India’s ports and shipping sector is undergoing a structural transformation with a focus on enhancing capacity, port-led connectivity, digitalisation, automation, and green initiatives. Investments in transshipment infrastructure, inland waterways, and shipbuilding and repair are further […]
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) continues to focus on expanding infrastructure to support rising container traffic and larger vessel sizes. As one of the country’s largest container gateways, the port authority has undertaken various […]
With a coastline of more than 7,517 km, the port sector in India is driven by the flourishing growth in external trade. The development of greenfield ports in the country has been driven by a […]
Hinterland connectivity has been recognised as one of the most critical issues in port competitiveness and development around the world. Therefore, increasing port connectivity to the hinterland through a network of highways, railways, inland waterways […]
In the past two years, the Ministry of Shipping (MoS) has undertaken various measures that are expected to have a positive impact on the sector. In April 2016, the MoS held its first global investment […]
In the past one year, the maritime sector exhibited a mixed performance. Overall, there was improvement in efficiency and operating margins across ports, however, traffic witnessed only a modest growth. The outlook for the port […]
The development of ports is a high-risk business. Massive upfront investments are needed to create the required facilities. The infrastructure includes rail and road connectivity, breakwaters, wharfs and backup areas. There is also a need […]
Maritime states contribute over 60 per cent of India’s total gross domestic product. The maritime sector, however is currently facing a number of challenges that need to be addressed in order to sustain this share. […]
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