The India Maritime 2012 Exhibition and Conference held on 17-20 October 2012 in Panaji was an ideal platform for policy debate, knowledge sharing and showcasing the opportunities in Indian maritime sector. The India Maritime 2012 Exhibition and Conference jointly organised by the Ministry of Shipping and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
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Captive port policy
Union Minister of Shipping, GK Vasan informed that as per existing Captive Policy, cases where 100 per cent captive facilities (land or waterfront) including captive oil jetties,
Govt to award 42 projects
The Union Minister of Shipping, GK Vasan informed that the government has set a target of awarding 29 PPP and 13 non-PPP projects involving capacity.
Port capacity addition
Union Shipping Minister GK Vasan informed that the Maritime Agenda, 2010-2020 aims to create over 3 billion metric tonne port capacity.
Rs 3 tn by 2020 in port sector
Union Shipping Ministry last year unveiled a new policy for the sector that entails an investment of Rs 3 lakh crore by 2020 to take Indian ports
Port capacity addition
Union Shipping Minister GK Vasan informed that the Maritime Agenda, 2010-2020 aims to create over 3 billion metric tonne port capacity.
Equipment for key ports
Union Finance Ministry approved the installation of three mobile Gamma Ray scanners at ports of Chennai, Tuticorin and Kandla and four fixed X-ray
Equipment for key ports
Union Finance Ministry approved the installation of three mobile Gamma Ray scanners at ports of Chennai, Tuticorin and Kandla and four fixed X-ray
Japan to invest in road, maritime sectors
After investing in the railways and metro rail transportation in India, Japan is looking to step up its investments in roads and maritime sectors. A Japanese delegation led by Takeshi Maeda, Japanese Minister for Land, Infrastructure,
Rs 2.77-lakh cr investment in 10 years needed
The Union Shipping Minister, GK Vasan said that an investment of Rs 2.77 lakh crore will be required in the next ten years to enhance the cargo handling capacity at Indian ports to 3,130 million tonne.

