Union Minister for Shipping GK Vasan informed the Rajya Sabha that the government took some steps to boost cargo handling in major ports. These include construction of new berths and terminals to enhance port capacity to minimise pre-berthing detention time and reduce turnaround time of vessels calling on the
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Govt takes steps to boost cargo volume
Union Minister for Shipping GK Vasan informed the Rajya Sabha that the government took some steps to boost cargo handling in major ports. These include construction of new berths and terminals to enhance port capacity to minimise pre-berthing detention time and reduce turnaround time of vessels calling on the
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Govt takes steps to boost cargo volume
Union Minister for Shipping GK Vasan informed the Rajya Sabha that the government took some steps to boost cargo handling in major ports. These include construction of new berths and terminals to enhance port capacity to minimise pre-berthing detention time and reduce turnaround time of vessels calling on the
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2005 tariff regime discourage efficiency
Industry observers opine that the tariff regime of the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) does not reward efficient performance of port operators or terminal operators. They point out several lacunae in the tariff regime of 2005, the main ones being that operational efficiency is penalized. In other words, if a terminal loads more than the projected cargo volumes, it will lead to a reduction in rates
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2005 tariff regime discourage efficiency
Industry observers opine that the tariff regime of the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) does not reward efficient performance of port operators or terminal operators. They point out several lacunae in the tariff regime of 2005, the main ones being that operational efficiency is penalized. In other words, if a terminal loads more than the projected cargo volumes, it will lead to a reduction in rates
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Muted response to bond issues attributed to weak mkt condition
Union Shipping Minister GK Vasan informed Lok Sabha that some ports in the country received muted response for their tax-free bond issues mainly on account of weak market sentiments and low coupon rates. While Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) wanted to raise Rs 2,000 crore through issue of tax-free bonds, the actual subs
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Muted response to bond issues attributed to weak mkt condition
Union Shipping Minister GK Vasan informed Lok Sabha that some ports in the country received muted response for their tax-free bond issues mainly on account of weak market sentiments and low coupon rates. While Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) wanted to raise Rs 2,000 crore through issue of tax-free bonds, the actual subs
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Govt may invite bids for 2 port projects by July
Media reports indicate that the government may invite bids for the proposed two port projects, one each in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, by July and award contracts by September. It may be recalled that the central government earlier proposed to set up major ports in the above states on public-private-partnership (PPP) basis
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Govt may invite bids for 2 port projects by July
Media reports indicate that the government may invite bids for the proposed two port projects, one each in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, by July and award contracts by September. It may be recalled that the central government earlier proposed to set up major ports in the above states on public-private-partnership (PPP) basis
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Govt may invite bids for 2 port projects by July
Media reports indicate that the government may invite bids for the proposed two port projects, one each in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, by July and award contracts by September. It may be recalled that the central government earlier proposed to set up major ports in the above states on public-private-partnership (PPP) basis