Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) reported a 13.48 per cent drop in standalone net profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.
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India Launches Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority to Cut Costs and Boost Connectivity
Category: Ports & Shipping
Cargo traffic at Major Ports grows by 5.2percent
Major Ports in India handled 315.4 MT of cargo during the first six months of FY2016-17 (April-September) and showed a positive growth of 5.1 per cent as compared to the same period last year. The cargo traffic handled by the Major Ports during the same period last year was 299.5 MT. This improvement of performance is the result of many measures initiated by the Ministry of Shipping to improve the performance of the ports.
INFRASTRUCTURE CONCLAVE 2016 – ACCELERATED GROWTH WITH INCLUSION AND EQUITY
Roads, Ports & Other Infrastructure Committee and Hydrocarbons Committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry organised the “Infrastructure Conclave 2016 – Accelerated Growth with Inclusion & Equity” on 5th October 2016 at PHD House, New Delhi which was attended by more than 130 delegates and 27 speakers from Industry, government and other stakeholders during the full day event.
Gadkari | Inland waterways a game changer in national connectivity
While addressing the Regional Editors Conference in Chandigarh, the Minister for Road Transport Highways & Shipping, Nitin Gadkari, gave an overview of his ministryÂ’s achievements as well as plans for future growth.
India to set up logistic hubs near sea ports
The Indian government is setting up logistic hubs near sea ports with private sector participation to address several challenges related to receiving shipments and also inland transportation of goods. The government is also trying to make electronic data interchanges at major ports that are completely under the control of the Central government.
MbPT to free 150 hectares for infra projects
Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) will free 150 hectares from its land parcel for iconic infrastructure projects such as entertainment hubs and all weather marina project.
German design cargo vessels for IWAI´s NW-1 foray
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has inked a deal with DST, Germany to design vessels, especially suited to navigate the 1,620 km stretch of NW-1.
Maritime sector poised for major growth
The maritime sector in the country is poised for major growth as the Centre has initiated steps towards this direction, said Union Minister of State for Shipping Pon Radhakrishnan. He was inaugurating a building at the Indian Maritime University´s Kochi campus.
Krishnapatnam Port expands its horizons, eyes east coast expansion
Krishnapatnam, the country´s largest all-weather, deep water port on the east coast of India is all set to revolutionise the export-import trade dynamics for the east-coast of India.
Maritime deal signed with Egypt
India and Egypt have signed an agreement on maritime transport following delegation-level talks between PM Modi and visiting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.



