non-major ports
Streamlining Processes: Efforts to improve turnaround time at Indian ports
Turnaround time is the most commonly used indicator for measuring port efficiency. Approximately 95 per cent of India’s merchandise export by volume and 70 per cent by value is done through maritime transportation. Recognising this, […]
Key Statistics: Trends in cargo movement
Steady rise in cargo traffic at Indian ports Cargo traffic at Indian ports has increased at a CAGR of about 6 per cent in the past two decades. Of this, the traffic at major ports […]
Unlocking Potential: Non-major ports set for expansion
India has a coastline of over 7,500 km, encompassing more than 200 notified non-major (minor/intermediate) ports along the coastline and sea-islands. The cargo traffic at non-major ports has been steadily increasing, with significant changes in […]
Traffic Trends: Indian ports witness a steady rise in cargo movement
Cargo traffic at Indian ports has been steadily increasing, with significant changes in the commodity composition at Indian ports over the past few years, including a rise in coal and petroleum products. Several steps have […]
Strong Growth: Port traffic trends and analysis
The major ports under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways registered an impressive growth in traffic movement of around 7 per cent (year on year) during 2021-22 over the previous year. Further, the Inland Waterways […]
Promising Future: Focus on port-led development yielding results
India’s maritime transport growth is driven by developments in the global economy – growth in world output and trade – as well as the domestic economy. The past four-five years have witnessed weak world trade […]
Commodity Analysis: Trends in liquid, dry and container cargo segments
Bulk and container cargo traffic has been steadily increasing at Indian ports. In order to meet the increasing traffic volumes, several capacity augmentation projects are being undertaken at a number of ports. The launch of […]
