IWAI has significantly upgraded the 1,390 km stretch of National Waterway-1 through fairway development, construction of multimodal and intermodal terminals, modern navigational infrastructure, and over 60 community jetties to support riverine communities. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has marked two major milestones under the Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) on National Waterway-1, with...
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The Great Maritime Reset
As part of its Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, India has undertaken systemic reforms as well as initiated the construction of mega ports and transhipment hubs to reclaim its position as a global maritime superpower, opine Jagannarayan Padmanabhan and Parul Singhal Garg. The Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 expands the goals of the Maritime India Vision 2030...
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SDHI is creating India’s next-gen shipbuilding capacity
Following the extensive overhaul of its Pipavav shipyard since the January 2024 acquisition and renaming, Rear Admiral (Retd) Vipin Kumar Saxena, CEO, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI), told INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY’s Manish Pant that the facility is now ready to receive shipbuilding orders, including MRO projects. A Navy veteran, Saxena previously headed Garden Reach Shipbuilders...
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Sembcorp Signs Green Hydrogen MoUs with Indian Ports at Maritime Week 2025
Sembcorp will collaborate with VO Chidambaranar and Paradip port authorities to develop an integrated green hydrogen and ammonia ecosystem, covering production, storage, handling, and export infrastructure in and around the ports. Singapore-headquartered Sembcorp Industries has signed non-binding memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with VO Chidambaranar Port Authority and Paradip Port Authority to advance green energy collaboration...
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IMW 2025: Strategic Fleet Ownership Key to India’s Energy Future
India’s Oil and Gas Minister urges domestic shipbuilders and carriers to build strategic assets amid the country’s surging energy demand. In a striking display of subtle wit, economic logic, and 39 years of diplomatic service, India’s Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, spotlighted the massive growth opportunity for domestic shipbuilders and shipping...
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IMW 2025: India positions itself as maritime bridge between Indo-Pacific and Global South, says Amit Shah
The Home Minister said India’s maritime strength lies not in competition but in cooperation, with the goal of building a green maritime future that drives growth while staying in harmony with nature. India’s emergence on the global maritime map, driven by structural reforms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, has positioned the country as a...
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IMW 2025: Gadkari Calls for Private Innovation in Ship Financing, Launches Maritime Vision Report
Drawing from the road sector’s success, Gadkari highlighted how his ministry mobilised ₹1.4 trillion through ToT, InvITs, and PPP models. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday called for the adoption of innovative financing models to unlock investment in India’s $1 trillion maritime economy. Speaking at India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025...
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Inland Waterway Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal Operationalised Under PPP Model
The Haldia terminal in West Bengal will be managed by IRC Natural Resources, which won the bid with a ₹105.03-per-tonne royalty to IWAI. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has formally handed over the Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal (MMT) to IRC Natural Resources, marking a key milestone...
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Sonowal Unveils Eight Maritime Projects to Mark New Mangalore Port’s Golden Jubilee
Cruise terminal, hospital, and green infrastructure anchor NMPA’s transformation into a smart, sustainable gateway. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched eight major infrastructure projects for the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) in New Delhi on Wednesday, marking the port’s golden jubilee celebrations. The initiatives include a state-of-the-art cruise terminal, modern covered...
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India Unveils $1 Trillion Maritime Roadmap Ahead of Global Shipping Summit
Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday outlined green shipping, port modernisation, and the creation of 15 million jobs as key growth areas under India’s maritime vision for Viksit Bharat@2047. Planned investments worth ₹80 trillion, the creation of 15 million jobs, and a decisive push towards green shipping are part of India’s strategy to achieve global...