The past few years have been significant for the port sector. The sector has benefited from the strong intent and increased support of the government for port-led development. The unveiling of the Sagarmala programme, in […]
In the past year, the government has unveiled several initiatives aimed at developing the Indian port sector and sustaining its growth. Several key developments have been centred on port modernisation and the promotion of ease […]
Total traffic at Indian ports stood at 1,209 million tonnes (mt) in 2017-18, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.59 per cent between 2013-14 and 2017-18. Of this, dry bulk accounted […]
Financing is a critical aspect for the success of infrastructure sector projects, and the port sector is no exception. Besides public investment, the private sector too has played a significant role in funding port projects. […]
The performance of the Indian shipping industry has been below par in the past year. A number of shipping companies are grappling with plunging profits. The fate of shipyards is rather bleak, with a few […]
The recent initiatives taken by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) to increase the share of inland waterway transport (IWT) in the total inland traffic in the country is expected to add a new […]
In recent years, the coastal shipping segment has been a focus area of the government and has been identified as one of the priority areas for growth in the port sector. Major policy initiatives such […]
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 […]
The past year has been an important one for the port sector. Several key developments have taken place centred on port modernisation and the promotion of ease of doing business. Progress was noted in the […]
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is the biggest container handling port in the country. The past year has been an important one for the port. It has taken several initiatives to add capacity, improve connectivity as […]
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 […]
Private participation is increasingly being sought at Indian ports to supplement public investments and bring in efficiency. Participation has been invited in the development of berths, container terminals, new ports, mechanisation of facilities, etc. With […]
The performance of the Indian shipping industry has been below par in the past year. A number of shipping companies are grappling with plunging profits and ever-increasing losses. The fate of shipyards is rather bleak, […]
Coastal shipping has started making strides during the past few years, primarily due to greater attention from all quarters. A series of initiatives such as the construction of dedicated coastal berths, the expansion of the […]
There have been major developments in the inland water transport (IWT) segment in the past two-three years, and these are expected to have a positive long-term impact on IWT development. The declaration of 106 waterways […]
Despite India’s expansive inland waterways network, the potential of this cheaper and greener mode of transport is yet to be fully harnessed. Cargo carried by inland waterways has seen an increase of around 75 per […]
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