Experts point out several factors that impede coastal shipping in Kerala. Coastal shipping has got several advantages and is one of the cheapest modes of transportation.
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Vessel agents plea for effective cargo traffic
The Sailing Vessel Agents and Shipment Contractors Welfare Association has stated that traditional cargo traffic via sea from Beypore in Kerala to Lakshadweep should be made more prompt and effective with the coming of Id-ul-Azha.
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Govt clears Beypore port project
Kerala government gave administrative approval for a Rs 380-lakh project to develop the Beypore port, Minister for Ports K Babu was quoted as saying in an official press note. Of the total amount, Rs 300 lakh would be spent on installing reach stackers for the movement of cargo containers from the wharf to the stacking
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The challenge is to augment capacity utilisation
Capacity additions in Kerala are needed only if the existing non-major port facilities are fully used, Capt Hari Achutha Varrier, Deputy Director–Ports, Kerala. We are planning to develop non-major ports in Kerala on public-private partnership (PPP),
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Ports and the state go together
You can see Kerala’s maritime initiatives brewing: In September last year, the cabinet approved a Maritime Board for the state, PPP bids are on, and the stage is now set for the state to see the projects through and to consolidate.