Gujarat has planned more than 40 ports, and this overwhelming number has both been welcomed and has raised questions. AK Rakesh, Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Gujarat Maritime Board,
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Tag: Gujarat Maritime Board
GMB mulls maritime cluster to boost port infrastructure
AK Rakesh, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive of Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) informed that the organisation would develop a maritime cluster on the lines of such centres in Singapore and Dubai. The regulator for all non-major ports and shipping activities in the state also plans to develop two port cities. The maritime cluster approach, an important component of government policy in the US, the UK, Sing
Cargo volume of minor ports in Gujarat rises 11%
During 2012-13, cargo volume at minor and intermediate ports under Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB)
expanded 11 percent to 288 million tonne (mn t) from from 259 mn t in the previous year. There are around 21 functional minor ports under the direct control of the GMB. Cargo handling at APSEZ's Mundra port rose 21 percent to over 82 mn t during 2012-13 compared to the volumes handled a year ago. Simi
GMB to attract bidders for dredging project
Following poor response from bidders in the initial global tender, the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) plans to conduct a road show for the Rs 115 crore dredging project in the Gulf of Khambhat. The board wants to dredge the area in order to facilitate the proposed ro-ro ferry service linking Ghogha in Bhavnagar to Dahej. An official statement from the GMB shows that the channel's length will be about 4,30
GPCB orders closure of Navlakhi Port
Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) asked Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), which runs Navlakhi Port in the gulf of Kutch to stop operation in the port because of air pollution. Navlakhi is an all-weather lighterage working port located in Gulf of Kutch and about 50 km from Morbi in Rajkot district
The progress is in the right direction
Government need to make sure that steps are taken in the right direction to reduce the carbon emissions and introduce incentives for the ports as well as shipping companies so that they are encouraged to work towards a cleaner environment,
Birla Group firm mulls container berth project
Media reports suggest Dahej Harbour Infrastructure plans to set up a new, multi-purpose berth that can also handle containers at its captive jetty in the Dahej port, Gujarat. It is also learnt that the new, multi-purpose berth will be designed to handle 5-6 mn t of cargo a year including containers
Bidders given more time to submit RFQ for Ro-Ro project
For the second time in a row, Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) extended the global bid submission date for the proposed Ro-Ro ferry service in the Gulf of Cambay region. The board has reportedly extended the dates for Request for Qualification (RFQ) submissions because the bidders were not able to find the right mix of Ro-pax vess
Gujarat govt signs 8 MoUs for port development
The Gujarat government signed eight memoranda of understanding (MoU) with the attendants of the sixth Vibrant Gujarat Summit- 2013 for development of the existing ports as well as converting them into environmental-friendly or green ports. These eight MoUs are part of the 63 agreements worth Rs 1 lakh crore that the state government plans to sign with the private players for the development of the stateÂ’s port
Quality Infrastructure a catalyst to Vibrant Gujarat
Gujarat is known as a land of entrepreneurs where development is given special importance. Its state-of-the-art infrastructure ensures stable growth which also attracts heavy investments for the state, writes Maheshwar Sahu. Infrastructure is the foundation for any industrial and inclusive socio-economic development. No country or a state can make holistic progress or attract foreign and national investments unless it offers quality infrastructure to support the growth.