The Shipping Ministry is considering merging Ennore port with the Chennai port. This option is being considered to secure the future of Chennai port's revenues.
Category: Ports & Shipping
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There will be visible improvement in port connectivity in 3-4 years
In his interview with Sudheer Vathiyath and Shashidhar Nanjundaiah, K Mohandas, Secretary, Union Ministry of Shipping, highlights some of the initiatives from the government in port connectivity, including ro-ro services, inland waterways on PPP, and more.
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Red tape in connectivity setting business back
Developers of ports tell us how port connectivity has boosted business, while users say poor connectivity are limiting their plans.
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Vizhinjam gears up external infra
As his port hopes to compete with Vallarpadam as a state-owned transshipment hub, Manoj Joshi, CEO, Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL), and Secretary (Ports), Kerala Government, responds to questions from Infrastructure Today.
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Kerala plans 3rd major port at Azhikkal
Kerala plans to set up its third major port at Azhikkal, following the central government's directive to coastal states to set up such facilities. If the Azhikkal port development plan works out, the state would have
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Experts discuss project and policy solutions to financing hiccups
Stemming from India's nascent entry into private development of gigantic proportions in infrastÂructure, the financing of this behemoth has often been called the hiccup in the works.
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MICT handles largest ship to call Indian port
The Mundra International Container Terminal (MICT) operated by DP World, witnessed the berthing of the largest ever container vessel to call any port in India.
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Kandla port to hike capacity
The Shipping Ministry has initiated the upgradation of Kandla Port under the public private partnership (PPP). The work involves construction of three additional berths at an estimated cost of Rs 544 crore.
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VO Chidambaranar Port facility dedicated to nation
GK Vasan, Union Minister of Shipping, dedicated the 12.80 m draught facility for berthing of Panamax vessels to the nation at a function organised by V.O.Chidambaranar Port in Tuticorin.
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Vizhinjam Port to mop up Rs 16 bn
In order to finance the development of the country's deepest port, Vizhinjam Port in Kerala is raising more than Rs 1,600 crore through bonds and institutional investors. Housing Urban Development Corporation