Unctad report on maritime transport says that ships have become bigger, and the number of companies in most markets has diminished over the last 10 years. The report stated that on an average, the number of companies whose ships sail into each country has decreased by 27 per cent during the last 10 years from 22 in 2004 to just 16 in 2013.
Author: admin (Infratructure Today)
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Work hits at ore-handling complex in Vizag port
As workers went on a strike, work in the iron ore-handling complex (OHC) at Visakhapatnam port was paralysed last week. The workers were protesting against the privatisation of OHC even though a petition was pending in the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
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Shippers insist for performance clauses in cargo contracts
Exporters and importers want the government to incorporate performance monitoring and penalty clauses while allowing existing private cargo handlers to migrate to a new market-linked tariff regime announced for new projects in July.
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Cochin Shipyard commissions fast patrol vessel
Cochin Shipyard-built Aadesh vessel, the first of the series of 20 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) for the Indian Coast Guard, was commissioned in Kochi last week. Two ships of the class have been delivered to the Coast Guard and the third would also be delivered by the end of the month, the Cochin Shipyard said.
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Concessionaire told to restore destination signages on NH-8
The maintenance and repair of National Highways is a continuous processes and being maintained in the traffic worthy condition within available recourses. However, the condition of Gurgaon ĂâKotputali-Jaipur section of NH-8 was bad particularly during monsoon. At present this section is maintained by NHAI through concessionaire as per provision of concession agreement.
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Volunteers clean Madurai roads, plant saplings
A 250-group volunteers, led by Parvai Foundation, came together to clean-up Madurai roads on December 18. The group, including students, is also active in afforestation drive across Madurai district and also planted saplings alongside the roads.
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Only 4 road projects need environment clearance: Govt
The Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Sarvey Sathyanarayana has recently said in the Lok Sabha that there are only four road projects for which formal Environment Clearance are awaited.
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Bharuch-Dahej Rail line to generate Rs 1,000-cr revenue
In Gujarat, the 64-km-long Bharuch-Dahej Rail Corridor (BDRC) that passes through a fast-growing industrial zone is looking to tap Rs 1,000-crore annual revenue by the end of the current fiscal. The Corridor is to become functional in the next six months to handle bulk and container cargo.
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EDFC project: UP expects Rs 42,000 cr investment
Under the proposed Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC), the Uttar Pradesh government is expecting to get 42,000 crore investment into the state. In the state, almost 57 per cent of the EDFC measuring 1,049 km would traverse across 18 districts, bringing a lot of industrial benefits for the state.
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Tata Steel eyes Rs 1,000 cr via sale of Mumbai plot
In Mumbai, Tata Steel is going to sell 25 acres of prime land in Borivali. The company is expecting to get at least Rs 1,000 crore, said media reports quoting property consultants.