Capacity constraints, low level of mechanisation, low pace of project execution, lack of last mile connectivity, shallow drafts, etc., are the factors that affect cargo handling of the major ports, states Ravi Parmar
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Tag: Kandla Port Trust
Chabahar Port to be operational by Dec 2016
India expects the strategic Chabahar Port, which will give sea-land access to Afghanistan bypassing Pakistan
Kandla bags´Port of the Year´ award
The Kandla Port Trust (KPT) has said Kandla has been recognized as Sea Port of the Year for Non-Containerized Cargo for North India at the recently-concluded 6th Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2015.
Kandla is Major Port of the Year
Kandla Port Trust (KPT) was a prominent winner at the prestigious Maritime and Logistics Awards (MALA) 2014, organised by Exim India in Mumbai recently.
Kandla is Major Port of the Year
Kandla Port Trust (KPT) was a prominent winner at the prestigious Maritime and Logistics Awards (MALA) 2014, organised by Exim India in Mumbai recently.
New Dy Chairman at Mormugao Port
Cyril C George, Secretary, Cochin Port Trust has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the Mormugao Port Trust. George started his career in the shipping sector as a Labour Officer with Kandla Port Trust in 1987. He also served as the Deputy Chairman of Kandla Dock Labour Board. He became the Deputy Secretary of Kandla Port Trust in 2001 and was transferred to Cochin Port Trust as Secretary in 2003.
Govt to up ports’ capacity to 3,200 mtpa
Union Shipping Minister GK Vasan on November 16 said that the Ministry targets to boost the capacity of Indian ports to 3,200 million tonne (mt) by 2020. The capacity of Indian ports, including major and non major ports, has now crossed 1,300 million tonne per annum (mtpa).
Kandla Port sells two ships on HC order
The Kandla Port Trust (KPT) has auctioned two ships belonging to Jaisu Shipping Company after the company failed to provide food and fuel to the crew members onboard six ships, KPT did this upon directions from the Gujarat high court.
KPT takes over ABGs KCTPL
Kandla Port Trust (KPT) has secured the Kandla Container Terminal´s (KCTPL) Rs 110 crore debt lent by Axis Bank and UCO Bank.
Kandla Port Trust takes over ABG’s KCTPL
Kandla Port Trust (KPT) has secured the Kandla Container Terminal's (KCTPL) Rs 110 crore debt lent by Axis Bank and UCO Bank. The takeover has been done in the proceedings before the Gujarat High Court. Kandla Container Terminal is a subsidiary of ABG Infralogistics.


