The Karnataka government has been urged by the Old Mangalore Port UsersĂâ 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 UsersĂâ 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, ĂâSalvage Sinking Cochin PortĂâ was organised by the Cochin Voice, in Kochi.
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Plan to develop Chabahar Port in Iran introduced
In Iran, the Chabahar Port development plan is in the agenda of Port and Maritime Organization (PMO). The first phase of this development plan is scheduled to be put into operation in winter, Alireza Kebriaee, the Deputy Managing Director for Ports Development and Equipment said.
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MSC plans rate hike for India-Europe trade
From November 4, Mediterranean Shipping Company India (MSC) targets to boost rates in its westbound trade from India to North Europe and the Mediterranean, the company has stated.
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Ennore Port to build coal berth for TANGEDCO
A coal loading facility will be set up at Rs 250 crore by Ennore Port, being run by the Union government in Tamil Nadu. It is the third facility for the State-owned power utility Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation to tap rising demand for coal used for generating electricity.