Cochin Port Trust’s propoÂsed projects have been facing clearance issues from the Navy with respect to the height of the proposed installations in the flying funnel area in Willingdon Island.
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Category: Ports & Shipping
The coast is closer now
The Coastal Regulation Zone’s latest amendment is mired in controversy. On one hand, many sections of the industry, especially the builder lobby are terming it progressive.
Terminal at Chennai port receives clearance
The Private Public PartnerÂship Advisory Committee (PPPAC) has given its clearance to the Rs 3,686 crore mega container terminal at the Chennai port, thus paving the way for the issue of request for proposal (RFP) for the project.
Shipping Minister allays Orissa government's fear
Union Minister of Shipping GK Vasan stated that the KoPT limits were extended for providing transloading facilities at the Kolkata Port.
Maritime Agenda 2020 unveiled
The government unveiled the Rs 500,000 crore Maritime Agenda 2020 involving expanding port handling capacity of the country to three billion tonne from the existing 617 million tonne (mt) along with various policy reforms in the shipping and ports sector.
Ministry proposes SPV on the lines of DP World, PSA
The shipping ministry has proposed to set up a new special purpose vehicle–Indian Ports Global–that would invest in ports abroad and become a global power in the port sector, worldwide.
Expansion at Chennai Port
Chennai Port is set to undertake 29 expansion projects entailing investments of Rs 10,000 crore in different stages.
From 23.18 mt to 71 mt by 2020
Tuticorin port has plans to triple its cargo handling capacity from 23.18 mt to 71 mt by 2020.
Ennore Board approves public issue, divestment
Ennore Port was granted in-principle approval by its Board to go public.
Govt to set up Rs 4,000 cr VLCC shipyard
Centre plans to set up a shipyard to produce very large crude carriers (VLCCs) under public-private partnership with an investment of Rs 3,000-4,000 crore, in lieu of Hindustan Shipyard going to the defence ministry.

