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.
Category: Ports & Shipping
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Maritime sector poised for major growth
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Krishnapatnam Port expands its horizons, eyes east coast expansion
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IWAI signs contract with DST for NW-1 special vessels
With its objective of providing safe, environment friendly and economical mode of transportation through National Waterway-1 (NW-1), the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has signed a contract with DST, Germany to design vessels, especially suited to navigate the 1,620 km stretch of NW-1.
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Krishnapatnam Port expands its horizons
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VOC Port envisages development projects worth Rs.1,531 crore
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Vishakhapatnam Port poised for major expansion drive
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