After a hiatus in 2014, there are emerging signs of takers for PPP projects in some of the sectors, including ports. Baring some shortcomings, PPPs have achieved resonable success rate. However, it is too early to say that they have been a grand success.
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Tag: Tariff Authority for Major Ports
Portal of Economic Growth
The Maritime Agenda envisages plans for creation of port capacity of around 3200 MMT for handling the expected traffic of about 2500 MMT by 2020. However, in order to scale up this capacity
Major ports to get new tariff structure soon
Aimed at making the major ports competitive, the Shipping Ministry has proposed for freedom to fix tariff in tune with market forces. Seeking comments from stakeholders on ´Revised Guidelines for Determination of Tariff for Major Ports, 2014´, the Ministry has said the reference scale of rates (RSOR) for commodity/containers, vessel-related services and various miscellaneous services or combination of services as the case may be, shall be notified by Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP ) for
Govts move to give more powers to TAMP opposed
The Union Shipping Ministry's move to give more powers to the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) has been opposed strongly by the Planning Commission. The Commission has strongly objected to the move of undermining the provisions of the model concession agreement in determining the performance standards of major ports and linking tariff to the performance of ports. The Commission said this would lead to ambiguity and disputes.
Changes made to draft guidelines for major ports
Some key changes were made in the draft guidelines on free pricing for services in major ports following the change of secretary in the union shipping ministry.
Experts urge govt to revamp tariff regime for major ports
Experts and industry watchers feel that the government must revamp the tariff structure governing major ports in the country and make them market-driven rather than being regulated by Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP). Industry players and experts suggest the government to reform the tariff regime in the port sect
Plan panel, ministry differ on draft norm for tariff setting
There seems to be some difference of opinion between the Planning Commission and the union shipping ministry regarding the draft new tariff guidelines for major ports. At a recent meeting with the shipping ministry, the Planning Commission said the reference tariff notified by Tamp will apply only for the first year of the concession perio
Ports, not TAMP, will be in charge of setting their own tariffs
Regulatory and clearance delays may be necessary evils in infrastructure projects, especially those under PPP. But as N Muruganandam, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Shipping, elaborates, the government's ambitious plans of port infrastructure development
Ports should set their own tariffs, not TAMP
Regulatory and clearance delays may be necessary evils in infrastructure projects, especially those under PPP. But as N Muruganandam, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Shipping, elaborates the government's ambitious plans of port infrastructure development in the coming years may also be accompanied by some ironing out of those issues.
Not yet out
Despite the current slowdown, the long-term outlook for the port sector continues to be strong, especially because of increasing demand for coal, containers, crude oil and POL, fertilisers, and steel. The government also has taken into cognizance the issues impacting the sector


