Shashi Kiran Shetty says technology has come in handy in the absence of a workable policy framework. Logistics links shipping, finance, commerce and trade, transportation, aviation and railways
FlashNews:
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Noida International Airport Boosts Regional Access with UPSRTC Bus Partnership
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IndiGo Links Madhya Pradesh’s Indore Commercial Hub with Rewa White Tiger Territory
INOXGFL Group and KP Energy Seal Renewables Partnership for Pan-India Wind and Solar Projects
Green Ferry Infrastructure on Yamuna to Transform Delhi Cruises and Transport: Sonowal
Indian Railways Unveils Cement Freight Policy with Flat Rates, New Containers, and Bulk Terminals
India’s Spacetech Startups Propel Sector Towards $45 Billion Growth, Says Jitendra Singh
THINK Gas Signs Long-Term LNG Supply Agreement with Shell Energy India
Navi Mumbai Airport to Launch on Dec 25 with 23 Daily Flights; IndiGo, Akasa, Air India Lead Rollout
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and DRDO Sign MoU to Develop Smart Tech Solutions for National Security
NHAI Launches Fortnightly Updates for Projects Under Bidding
India Expands Energy Security with Landmark US LPG Deal
Making our ports more financeable
Financing India’s ports has been challenging because of several factors, both inherent to the sector as well as to policy and financing regulatory environment.
Time to revisit port legislations
Ports in India have always been taken recourse to Port Trusts, but after the arrival of PPP in ports, this should change, says A Balasubramanian.
National Conference on Ports and Shipping
Steps to achieve the Indian Maritime Agenda 2020 formed an important component of the conference; some of the steps include a TAMP reform and a serious look at creating a port regulatory authority.
Maritime Agenda 2020: The awaited lift, finally
Reactive is better than non-active. The fact that the Maritime Agenda 2020 is the biggest documentation of our future vision in maritime ever is both heartening and concerning.

