Shipping Ministry released detailed guidelines for implementing a financial scheme to incentivise shifting some portion of the cargo now carried by rail
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Category: Ports & Shipping
Rise in Kolkata port traffic
The Kolkata Port Trust has reported an over 12 per cent growth in traffic to approximately 46.3 million tonne (mt) for FY15
Cochin Shipyard to get more defence orders
The Union Defence Ministry has agreed to place orders with Cochin Shipyard Ltd to build defence ships in the next five years, according to Nitin Gadkari
Boost in Mormugoa Port output
Despite being hit by a ban on iron ore mining, the Mormugoa Port Trust reported a 25 per cent increase in cargo throughput in 2014-15 at 14.71 million tonne
Kamarajar Port posts Rs.421 cr profit
Ennore-based Kamarajar Port Ltd posted a 5 per cent growth in pre-tax profit to Rs 421.47 crore in 2014-15 as against Rs 400.19 crore
Capt. Anoop Sharma to take over as Whole Time Director & CEO of Essar Shipping Limited
Mumbai, April 02, 2015: Capt. Anoop Kumar Sharma takes over as the Whole Time Director & CEO of Essar Shipping Limited from Mr Ramakrishnan A R, Managing Director, Essar Shipping Limited subsequent to his retirement on 31st March 2015.
Shipbuilding sector wants infra status
The Government has received several critical suggestions from different stakeholders to promote the local shipbuilding industry, which includes grant of infrastructure status, financial assistance and tax sops, Parliament was informed.
SCI to buy LPG vessels
The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), which is returning to profits after three consecutive years of losses, is reviving its ship acquisition plans, though in a small way.
Kandla may get first Smart Port City
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari´s ambitious plan of developing a smart city around each major port could witness a smart city coming up around Kandla port in a few years´ time.
Kandla bags´Port of the Year´ award
The Kandla Port Trust (KPT) has said Kandla has been recognized as Sea Port of the Year for Non-Containerized Cargo for North India at the recently-concluded 6th Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2015.


