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Tough Times: Shipping companies and shipyards struggle for survival
During the past few years, Indian shipping companies and shipyards have been facing tough times. The slowdown in the global economy has led to fewer orders for commercial vessels, which has meant declining revenues and […]
Untapped Potential: Development plans for coastal shipping
Despite India’s long coastline of 7,517 km with 12 major and around 200 non-major ports, the coastal shipping segment remains severely underutilised. At present, only 7 per cent of the country’s domestic cargo is transported […]
Customer Perspective: Key issues and concerns
While there have been significant improvements in capacity addition and efficiency in port operations over the past few years, a lot still remains to be done. Some of the key factors influencing port users are: […]
