The minister said Andhra Pradesh is well positioned to emerge as a globally competitive maritime and logistics hub, backed by its strategic location, extensive coastline and expanding port infrastructure. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said Andhra Pradesh is well positioned to emerge as a globally competitive maritime and logistics hub,...
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Sonowal Launches ₹5.6 Billion Infrastructure Projects at Visakhapatnam Port
The minister also laid the foundation stones for three cargo-terminal projects worth approximately ₹5.8 billion at Visakhapatnam Port. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal dedicated a new waterfront promenade at Visakhapatnam Port to the public and laid foundation stones for a series of infrastructure projects collectively valued at about ₹5.6 billion in...
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Yamuna Cruise Marks Next Step in India’s Inland Waterways Transformation: Sonowal
The launch of Delhi’s first recreational cruise service on the Yamuna marks a significant step in developing the waterway for tourism and recreational navigation. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said the launch of Delhi’s first recreational cruise service on the Yamuna reflects India’s broader effort to position waterways as engines...
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Shipping Minister Sonowal to Launch Delhi’s First Recreational Cruise on Yamuna
The service will operate along the Sonia Vihar-Jagatpur stretch and is aimed at promoting river-based tourism while offering residents and visitors a new recreational experience in the national capital. Delhi is set to launch its first recreational cruise service on the River Yamuna, with Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal scheduled to...
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India Targets Doubling Coastal, Waterway Freight Share by 2047
India is targeting a doubling of coastal and inland waterway freight share to 12 per cent by 2047 while expanding ocean cruise traffic to 1 million passengers by 2029, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has said. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said the government aims to...
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TCI Seaways Adds Seventh Vessel to Strengthen Coastal Logistics Network
The addition is expected to support rising coastal freight demand while enhancing service reliability across key trade corridors. TCI Seaways, the coastal shipping division of integrated logistics major Transport Corp. of India Ltd (TCI), has taken delivery of TCI SETU, a 500 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) container vessel, reinforcing its coastal shipping capabilities amid growing...
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India Approves ₹100 Billion Push for Domestic Container Manufacturing
The scheme will support new manufacturing facilities and expansion projects as India seeks to build domestic container manufacturing capacity and reduce dependence on imports. The Union Cabinet has approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS), a ₹100 billion programme aimed at creating a globally competitive container manufacturing ecosystem and reducing India’s reliance on imported containers,...
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India, HD Hyundai Target DPR Completion for $4 Billion Thoothukudi Shipyard Within Six Months
The proposed shipyard aims to develop a globally competitive shipbuilding ecosystem in India through technology transfer, workforce development and collaboration with industry and academic institutions. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said he wants India to emerge as a key pillar of global shipbuilding leader HD Hyundai’s long-term growth strategy through...
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Sonowal Courts Global Partners in South Korea to Accelerate India’s Maritime Ambitions
In a series of meetings with South Korean and Cypriot stakeholders in Busan, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways sought to deepen investment, technology and financing partnerships for India’s maritime sector. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal intensified efforts to attract global investment, technology and financing into India’s maritime sector,...
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India Seeks Fair Maritime Rulebook as Sonowal Engages Korean Industry
The Shipping Minister has called for global maritime standards that are uniform in ambition but flexible in implementation. India has called for globally harmonised maritime standards that are ambitious yet practical for countries at different stages of development, with Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal urging greater international cooperation to help nations...