Reading Time: 2 minutes Union Minister of Shipping Mansukh Mandaviya launched an indigenous software solution for Vessel traffic services (VTS) and Vessels Traffic Monitoring Systems (VTMS) by virtual means, on Tuesday. At present, India … Read More
Category: Ports
Govt extends discount on cargo movement between India and Chabahar Port to boost trade
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Shipping ministry on Friday informed that it has extended the current concessional rate of 40% discount for movement of cargo between India and Chabahar port in Iran for a further … Read More
Indian Ports Association takes membership of IPCSA
Reading Time: 3 minutes Indian Ports Association (IPA), an apex body of Major Ports under Administrative Control of Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India, has become the latest member of the International Port Community … Read More
Delay in faceless assessment of imports causing disruption in smooth flow of cargo
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) with an aim to enhance ease of doing business and increase operational efficiency recently rolled out faceless assessment of imports across … Read More
JNPT attains 95% of cargo throughput as compared to September 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutes In what comes as a reassuring development, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), handled a noteworthy 3,80,384 TEUs in September 2020 which is 95% of cargo handled in September 2019(400,365 TEUs). … Read More
APSEZ completes acquisition of 75% stake in KPCL, India’s second-largest pvt sector port
Reading Time: 2 minutes Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) on Monday informed about the completion of the acquisition of the Krishnapatnam Port Company Limited (KPCL) for an enterprise value of INR … Read More
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link: India’s longest sea bridge in the making
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link project will provide direct access to Navi Mumbai International Airport, connecting JNPT and will also provide a convenient gateway to the Pune expressway. This comes … Read More
Light at the end of the tunnel: Major Ports hope to return to pre-COVID levels in the coming months
Reading Time: 4 minutes The coronavirus pandemic had unleashed high tides of disruption in the Maritime Industry. But the Major Ports in India have gone above and beyond expectations and capacities to serve the … Read More
Cochin Shipyard Delivers Two RO-RO vessels for Inland Waterways
Reading Time: < 1 minute Cochin Shipyard Ltd delivered Two (2) Roll on Roll Off (RO-RO) vessels for Inland Waterways Authority of India , as a part of the order for a series of total … Read More
Container cargo handling at major ports dips by 25% in April-August: IPA
Reading Time: < 1 minute Container cargo handling at India’s major ports dropped about 25 per cent during April-August amidst the pandemic, according to the data by the Indian Ports’ Association (IPA). The latest data … Read More