The Union government owned Chennai port has fixed rates for a new container loading facility it is building with private funds on par with the rates fixed for a container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru port, also State-owned, near Mumbai.
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Mormugao Port seeks nod for Rs 200 cr coal handling project
To establish a mechanised system for coal and coke handling facility at berth No 11 in Mormugao Port, the Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) has sought the approval of the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB). The estimated cost of the project is around Rs 200 crore and two million tonne of coal and coke would be handled per annum.
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Inland port proposed in Sahebganj of Jharkhand
The proposal to build an inland port on the Subernarekha river in Sahebganj in Jharkhand has been said to be cleared by the Planning Commission. The proposed project is expected to transform the economy of the mineral-rich state by providing the stateÂ’s first-ever river outlet for mining exports.
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No ship inspection at Old Mangalore Port
The Karnataka government has been urged by the Old Mangalore Port UsersÂ’ Association to appoint an official to carry out the yearly inspection of ships for the renewal of ship validity certificate.
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Five bidders vie for JNPTs liquid terminal
For constructing Rs 1,800-crore liquid terminal for the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Mumbai, five companies, including Adani Ports and United Liner Agencies (ULA), have shown interest. Apart from ULA and Adani, Aegis Logistics, IMC and Netherlands's Vopak are expected to submit their applications on October 21, which is the deadline, the JNPT has said.
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Tenders called to build first marina in Mumbai
To build a beautiful marina (waterfront) for harbour in Mumbai, tenders have been invited by the Mumbai Port Trust. It is to build a specially designed harbour at the port for luxury boats. This specially designed harbour, known as marina to many, will be spread over 4.5 hectares in water and one hectare over land.
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Fireworks to be exported via VOC Port in TN
Fireworks sector in Sivakasi of Tamil Nadu is to utilise VOC Port to tap the huge global market for crackers. Officials of VOC Port Trust in Tuticorin on October 18 decided to permit export of fireworks through the port, say media reports.
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Cargo vessels at Old Mlore port ground since Sep 15
Since last September 15, at least 55 cargo vessels that operate from Old Mangalore Port to Lakshadweep are idling. Failure on the part of the department of ports to carry out an annual inspection of vessels has meant they are berthed at the port, and not able to ply to Lakshadweep.
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Old Mlore port urges govt for vessel inspector
The Karnataka government has been urged by the Old Mangalore Port UsersÂ’ Association to appoint an official to carry out the yearly inspection of vessels for the renewal of ship validity certificate. All these years the port officer was carrying out the annual inspection for the renewal of validity certificate of ships, the Association said.
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‘ICTT operations should be entrusted to Cochin port’
The agreement between Cochin Port Trust and DP World for developing and operating the Vallarpadam International Container Terminal (ICTT) should be reviewed, say speakers at a seminar in Kochi on October 17. The seminar, ‘Salvage Sinking Cochin Port’ was organised by the Cochin Voice, in Kochi.