Ports & Shipping

Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Private Limited (BMCTPL) has signed an MoU with PNP Maritime Services Private Limited for handling a regular container barge service between Dharamtar port and the Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT) at […]

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal has migrated its terminal operating systems to the SPARCS N4 platform, being developed by Navis.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House (JNCH) has laid down the specific procedures to be followed for imports under the Duty Exemption Entitlement Certificate (DEEC)/Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) schemes, in its latest Public Notice No. […]

During the first six months (April-September) of the current fiscal year (2017-18), Indian major ports handled 326.38 million tonnes (mt) of traffic, compared to 316.14 mt in the corresponding period of 2016-17, registering an increase […]

The Ministry of Finance has deferred the date for mandatory self-sealing and the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) containers to November 1, 2017. The date has been deferred due to the difficulties expressed by trade […]

The cabinet has granted approval to the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) to change its status from a non-governmental organisation to an intergovernmental organisation.

The Kandla Port Trust has been renamed the Deendayal Port Trust, with effect from September 25, 2017. The Union cabinet granted its ex-post facto approval to the renaming of the port on October 4, 2017.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has started an online facility to allow faster approvals and clearances for companies looking to set up inland container depots/container freight stations (CFSs)/air freight stations. The improved procedure is […]

The Kerala Legislative Assembly has passed the Kerala Maritime Board Bill for the development of the state’s maritime sector. The bill envisages the development of minor ports, coastal shipping and navigation, which are currently looked […]

The Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House (JNCH) has made some clarifications regarding the direct port delivery (DPD) facility and its implementable procedures, in its latest Public Notice No. 110/2017, dated August 29, 2017. The notice deals […]

During the first five months (April-August) of the current fiscal year 2017-18, Indian major ports handled 273.96 mt of traffic, compared to 265.31 mt in the corresponding period of 2016-17, registering an increase of 3.26 […]

The Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) has opened radio frequency identification (RFID) access gates at East Quay-7 and GCB gate at the port premises. The key objectives of the proposed RFID access gate is to enhance […]

The Cochin Port Trust (CPT) has made the use of vessel call number (VCN) and import general manifest link facility at the port community system (PCS) mandatory, effective September 1, 2017. The issuance of electronic […]

The Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) has issued a letter of award (LoA) to IMC Limited for implementing the liquid jetty project at Shalukkali in the Haldia Dock Complex II. The scope of work involves the […]

According to reports, construction work on JNPT’s fourth container terminal has achieved a physical progress of 86 per cent so far. Phase I of the project is expected to be operational by December 2017. The […]

JSW Infrastructure Limited has inaugurated an edible oil terminal at Jaigarh port. Edible oil carrier, MT Zao Galaxy, made the maiden call at the port on August 17, 2017. The Handymax vessel, with 159.03 metre […]

As of July 31, 2017, the Indian shipping industry had a fleet of 1,345 vessels of 12.25 million gross tonnage (GT) and 18.51 million deadweight tonnage (DWT). Of the vessels, 919 are coastal vessels with […]

The MoEFCC has granted the ToR for the expansion of the outer harbour of Hazira port. Adani Hazira Port Private Limited has proposed the expansion of the port through outer harbour development and the conversion […]

Essar Bulk Terminal Limited has signed an agreement with the Gujarat Maritime Board for the expansion of the bulk cargo terminal at Hazira port. The project will be implemented in phases. The waterfront part is […]

Tuticorin Coal Terminal Private Limited, a subsidiary of Starlog Enterprises Limited, has received a provisional certificate for the commencement of commercial operations of North Cargo Berth II at V.O. Chidambaranar port. The project is being […]