Container volume at major ports in India tumbled 4.5 per cent year-over-year in the first half of fiscal year 2013-14, but total cargo throughput was up 2.3 per cent, according to preliminary figures released by the Indian Ports Association (IPA).
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Cargo volume declines in major ports
Data compiled by the Indian Ports Association (IPA) shows container cargo volumes at the 12 major ports in India declined to 1.87 million standard containers in April-June 2013 quarter at from 1.94 million a year earlier. During the same quarter, these 12 ports, which account for about 58 percent of the total cargo shipped through the countryÂ’s ports, handled 137 million tonne (mn
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Major ports witness fall in container cargo
During Apr-Jan 2012-13, cumulative container cargo volume at major ports declined to 6.43 million tonne (mn t) Twenty Foot Equivalent Units (TEU) from 6.52 million TEU in the year-ago period. This is a fall of 1.45 percent. The tonnage of containerized traffic was relatively flat at 100 mn t. The Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), the countryÂ’s busiest container gateway, han
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IPA suggests govt support to port development projects
Reports indicate that the Indian Ports Association (IPA) prepared a draft plan for providing financial assistance to port development projects undertaken by State Maritime Boards (SMBs). According to the plan, the central government would give 50 per cent funding with cap of Rs 50 crore for p
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IPA suggests govt support to port development projects
Reports indicate that the Indian Ports Association (IPA) prepared a draft plan for providing financial assistance to port development projects undertaken by State Maritime Boards (SMBs). According to the plan, the central government would give 50 per cent funding with cap of Rs 50 crore for p
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Major ports handle 6 pc more
Petroleum products, coking and thermal coal constituted a major chunk, 4.42 mt, of an incremental cargo handled in April.
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