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Market linked tariff fixation likely to make port projects more attractive
The announcement of market linked tariff fixation by Shipping Ministry is likely to expedite the bidding process for various public private partnership projects at various major ports in India. Private operators have been waiting for the new tariff guidelines and are eager to place their bids for projects including container terminals at Chennai, JNPT and bulk terminals at Kandla, Goa and Vizag Port.
Are our Port Trusts relevant?
Private sector participation in development and operations of ports has increased considerably over the last few years resulting in a radical change in the organisational model of ports. The change has permeated to some extent into the Indian ports sector in the last decade. But not so when it comes to ports managed by the Port Trust system, writes Janaki Krishnamoorthi. The Government of India which administers the major ports has realised the port restructuring is essential to attract large