Nitin Gadkari has taken charge as the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping. On the occasion, the minister said efforts will be made
in a transparent manner to give fillip to infrastructure development under his ministry.
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Category: Ports & Shipping
New ministers for road transport and shipping
MoS to launch new port projects worth Rs 13,700 cr
The Ministry of Shipping (MoS) has drawn up another ambitious aim to award over 35 ventures worth over Rs 13,700 crore and plans to add about 259 million tonne (mt) capacity this year.
Jebel Ali wins Port of the Year award
The world-class services and facilities of DP World's flagship Jebel Ali Port have once again been recognised at the annual Supply Chain and Transport Awards (SCATA) 2014. For the sixth year, the 'Shipping Port of the Year' has been awarded to Jebel Ali Port.
Cargo traffic at major ports up
Cargo traffic at 12 major ports recorded a marginal rise of 1.78 per cent at 555.5 million tonne (mt) during 2013-14. The cargo handled by these ports stood at 545.79 mt in 2012-13.
Lanco withdraws from Australia port project
Lanco Infratech Ltd is scaling down its proposed coal mining-cum-infrastructure project in Australia. The proposal for the development of Lanco Resources Australia Pty Ltd's Bunbury Port Berth 14 at the Bunbury Port Inner Harbour was withdrawn.
Exporters to enjoy 50 per cent freight subsidy
Exporters are likely to enjoy a subsidy of up to 50 per cent on total freight charges paid on shipment of merchandise through ports outside Odisha. The draft export policy says the state government will reimburse up to 50 per cent of the cost
Alternate plan to boost Indian shipping
The Centre has mooted an alternate plan to boost Indian flag bearing liners and offer some benefits that are enjoyed by foreign liners. There are a number of carriers with foreign flags but controlled by Indian operators
India to use waterways to Ashuganj port
Bangladesh has agreed to allow India to use its waterways to Ashuganj river port on Meghna, about 37 km from Agartala, for carrying food grains from Kolkata to Tripura. Bangladesh government agreed to a request by the Centre
ECU-LINE office in Malaysia
ECU-LINE has announced the opening of its own offices in Malaysia at Port Klang and Penang, with operations staring from 2 May 2014. ECU-LINE is a global leader in NVOCC services and world's largest LCL service provider
Odisha Government gives in-principle approval for Dhamra Port expansion
Dhamra Port Company Ltd (DPCL) is an equal joint venture (JV) between the Tatas and Larsen & Toubro (L&T). DPCL is implementing the Dhamra port development project. The port has sought 745 acre of land to facilitate its second phase expansion. This project phase is likely to cost Rs 10,000 crore.

