Businessmen in Ongole in Andhra Pradesh have urged the Union government to establish the proposed major port at Ramaiahpatnam of Prakasam district instead of Dugarajapatnam in Nellore district. The businessmen claimed that the major port was originally planned at Ramaiahpatnam and appealed to the Centre not to shift it to Durgarajapuram.
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AP to get another major port at Rs 9,600 cr
On the proposed major port at Dugarajapatnam in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, RITES has submitted a feasibility report. The port is planned to be built at an estimated cost of Rs 9,600 crore.
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India to build its first oil storage facility soon
ndia will build its first strategic oil storage facility by January, Union Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily said. India, which is 79 per cent dependent on imports to meet its crude oil needs, is building underground storages at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh
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AP bandh hits work at Kakinada ports
Agitation demanding the Centre to keep Andhra Pradesh united has hit operations at the two ports — the old anchorage port and also the new deepwater port in Kakinada in the coastal area of the state. On Septebmber 24, a bandh call was given by AP NGOs’ Association and the joint action committee for preserving the unity of Andhra Pradesh.
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AP attracts lion’s share in port investments
Andhra Pradesh has claimed that it has surpassed Gujarat in attracting private investments in the port sector during the first six months of the current fiscal. This was stated by K Pradeep Chandra, the Commissioner for Industrial Promotion, Industry and Commerce Department of the State.
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Vizag port offers sops to customers to beat competition
Private ports in Andhra Pradesh are giving a tough competition to the government-owned major port, Visakhapatnam or Vizag port. Gangavaram and Krishnapatnam are the two private ports in the state's east coast and their competition has caused a fall in Vizag airport's iron ore exports in recent times. Visakhapatnam port is mainly dependent on bulk cargoes. However, Gangavaram port is grabbing a sizable chunk of cargo of Vizag port's business.
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Project bonanza in offing with rail land leases
Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has prepared an action plan for fast tracking the development of 75 multi-functional complex (MFC) sites in current year for which bidding process is being initiated in phases.
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AP to get its 2nd major port, boost to its logistics biz
With the decks cleared for setting up of a second major port in Andhra Pradesh, the state is set to receive a significant boost for its logistics sector. Once the second major port in Prakasham district commissioned, the State will have two major ports, the other being the countryÂ’s premier Visakhapatnam Port.
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Bombardier wins major new order from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has won a major new order from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to provide the first driverless unattended mass transit solution in India.
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Adani port sets a new record in coal handling in India
Goutam Adani promoted Mundra port has created a national record on coal cargo handling to 151,229 metric tonnes of steam coal in 24 hours from MV Cape Fushen, Large Cape Vessel, carrying steam coal of Indonesian steam coal of Adani Power Limited (APL).