Paradip Port becomes numero uno among Indian Major Ports in cargo throughput in FY 2023-24

• PPA’s remarkable journey has reached new heights with the recent record-breaking a...

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Tamil Nadu Govt. signs MOU with Hapag Lloys for INR 2500 Crore to develop Container Terminals and Logistics Parks

Tamil Nadu government has signed MoU with Hapag-Lloyd, German container shipping company which will ...

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Under Sagarmala Scheme, 4 waterways projects in the State of Karnataka were sanctioned by the Ministry for partial financial assistance

Under Sagarmala Scheme, 4 waterways projects in the State of Karnataka were sanctioned by the Minist...

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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) tableaux unveils the power of Nari Shakti and Sagarmala in Maritime sector

The Ministry's tableaux at the Republic Day parade showcased achievements in line with the visio...

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Year End Review-Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways 2023

Prime Minister launches the 'Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047' encompassing aspirations in...

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Cargo handling capacity of Major Ports of the country has gone up to 1617.39 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) as on March 2023

Infrastructure development and capacity augmentation of Major Ports is a continuous process. It invo...

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To promote indigenous shipbuilding the hierarchy of Right of First Refusal (RoFR) to be followed for all kind of tender have been revised

The following efforts have been made by the Government for development of indigenous ship building i...

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STI and Frutas de Chile kick off the 2023 2024 cherry export season in San Antonio

This cherry export season began with high expectations at San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI), ...

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Shri Sarbananda Sonowal visits proposed site of Major Harbour at Atlanta Bay, in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Indira Point, to be developed as a Major Tourism Destination with all required tourism facilities...

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India aims to lead Global Maritime sector with the success of PM Maritime Amritkaal Vision

India’s Ports working towards transformation to be at the Top 25 ports in the world: Shri S...

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Maersk updates ocean services between the Far East and Africa

The updated FEW (Far East-West Africa) services will deliver better connectivity, more reliability a...

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Shri Sarbananda Sonowal flags off domestic sailing of the first International Cruise Liner in India

A giant step towards achieving the goal of 5 million cruise passengers in India by 2047. Union Mi...

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Damen Shipyards & Buoyancy Consultants sign MOU for Green Tugs

Amidst the backdrop of India’s largest maritime summit, the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 ...

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Shipping & Logistics Industry needs to embrace a well-defined ESG strategy to drive sustainable business expansion

Why the Shipping & Logistics Industry needs to embrace a well-defined ESG strategy to drive sust...

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Green Ammonia Imported through VOC Port, Tamil Nadu for the first time

In last week of September 23, 2023, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority , Tamil Nadu successfully hand...

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India marks one year of launch of National Logistics Policy on 17th September 2023

To complement PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP) , the National Logistics Policy (NLP) was lau...

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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways gears up for the Special campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters - Swachhta Campaign 3.0

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW ) is fully committed towards the goals of clean...

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Shri Sarbananda Sonowal dedicates projects worth INR 216.53 crores to the nation

Shri Sarbananda Sonowal dedicates projects worth ₹216.53 crores to the nation, boosting new pr...

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Government of India to set up Bureau of Port Security soon, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal

Shri Sonowal Announces Comprehensive Plan to Surpass 10,000 MTPA Port Capacity by 2047. Major ...

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Port of Ipswich is UK number one for agricultural products exports for 18 years in a row

ABP’s Port of Ipswich has retained its place as the number one export port for agricultural pr...

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Shri Sarbananda Sonowal to chair two-day 19thMeeting of the Maritime State Development Council from tomorrow at Kevadia, Gujarat

Discussions to be held on significant issues pertaining to the overall progress of the maritime sect...

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West Bengal to receive investment of INR 1 Trillion in maritime sector

West Bengal to receive investment of INR 1 Trillion in maritime sector; transforming it into a regio...

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Shri Sonowal holds meeting with Ambassadors and Mission Officials of more than 40 countries, Highlighting India's Maritime Potential

Global Maritime India Summit 2023 to be held in October, 2023 in New Delhi A gathering of interna...

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Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launches Curtain Raiser of Global Maritime India Summit 2023

Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launches Curtain Raiser of Global Maritime India Summit, 2023. Investme...

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Shri Sarbananda Sonowal reviews progress of World's Biggest Maritime Museum Complex

Shri Sarbananda Sonowal reviews progress of World’s biggest maritime museum complex -NMHC, Lot...

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Sustainable Blue Economy: Needs serious thought and implementation.

Interview with Capt Gajanan Karanjikar, discussing about Sustainable Blue Economy Blue Ec...

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Shri Sarbananda Sonowal lays Foundation Stone of Cochin Fisheries Harbour worth 169.17 crores

MoPSW and the Fisheries Department are working together to make this project a reality. This project...

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Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launches 'SAGAR SAMRIDDHI' Online Dredging Monitoring System to bring transparency & efficiency

Online Dredging Monitoring System is aimed at accelerating ‘Waste to Wealth’ campaign of...

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COSCO SHIPPING Lines Launches ANE Service Maiden Voyage

As the ship "CONTSHIP YEN" slowly left the Hutchison Whampoa Terminal in Sydney on May 19,...

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Automated gates preparing the port for future growth

The new automated gate will speed up processes at the Port of Immingham. Image ABP A new gate aut...

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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to provide 30% financial support for promotion of Green Shipping

Shri Sarbananda Sonowal announces ‘Panch Karma Sankalp’ at the end of MoPSW’s Chin...

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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways starts its Chintan Shivir in Munnar, Kerala

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways starts its Chintan Shivir in Munnar,Kerala to determine th...

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Mumbai Port Authority handles highest ever traffic of 63.61 Million Metric Tons in the year 2022-23

Mumbai Port Authority handled highest ever traffic of 63.61 Million Metric Tons (MMT) in the year 20...

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Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launches 'Harit Sagar' the Green Port Guidelines 2023

‘Harit Sagar Guidelines 2023’ envisages Ecosystem Dynamics in port development, operatio...

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India's Major Ports achieve Record-Breaking Milestones in FY 2022-23, Boosting Trade and Economic Growth - Shri Sarbananda Sonowal

Shri Sonowal highlights growth in exports and ambitious plans for technological advancements in the ...

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Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coast Discovery Campus in Chennai

Built with an investment of Rs 77 crore  NTCPWC at IITM to act as the R&D centre to create ...

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Shri Sarbananda Sonowal approves development of Oil Jetty at Deendayal Port, Kandla, Gujarat for Rs.123.40 Crore

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal approved the pr...

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COSCO SHIPPING, CMA CGM and SIPG Sign MOU to Collaborate on Green Marine Methanol Supply

On April 6, in the presence of the heads of state of China and France, Chairman of COSCO SHIPPING Mr...

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Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port's all time record Cargo handling in 2022-23 after 1870

In its 153 years history, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMP Kolkata) including Kolkata Dock ...

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Oman and Etihad Rail Company invites local private companies to prequalification for Oman-UAE Railway

OERC invites local companies to submit prequalification bids to tender for the Oman-UAE railway n...

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India aims at becoming 'Global Hub for Green Ship' building by 2030

India aims at becoming ‘Global Hub for Green Ship’ building by 2030 with launch of Green...

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COSCO SHIPPING Ports announces its investment in 25% of the equity of Sokhna New Container Terminal in Egypt

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited announces its investment in 25% of the equity in Sokhna New Container T...

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Government of India to invest INR 168 crore for the Development of 'Berth No.13' at Deendayal Port , Kandla

Port-led Development leading to ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ Development of ‘Berth No.1...

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Shell and Hapag-Lloyd collaborate on marine fuel decarbonisation and sign multi-year LNG supply agreement

Shell Western LNG B.V (Shell) and Hapag-Lloyd announced the signing of a multi-year agreement for th...

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Share of renewable energy in Indian Ports to increase by 60%: Shri Sarbanada Sonowal

Share of renewable energy in ports to increase by 60%: Shri Sarbanada Sonowal . Three Major Por...

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HMM Orders 9 Methanol-fuelled 9,000 TEU Containerships

HMM steps toward carbon neutrality with nine methanol-fuelled 9,000 TEU containerships. HMM annou...

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Shipping Corporation of India will retrofit 2 of its vessels to run on Green Hydrogen

The Shipping Corporation of India or in case of its disinvestment, its successor private entity will...

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India Post to use RoPax Ferry Services on Gogha- Hazira route for speedy postal services

India Post to use RoPax Ferry Services on Gogha- Hazira route for speedy postal services between Sau...

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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has pipeline of 44 port projects worth Rs 22,900 cr till 2024-25: Union Minister Sonowal

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has a pipeline of 44 projects with total inve...

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Paradip Port signs off 2022 by posting record monthly cargo volume in the month of December 2022

The New Year 2023 began at Paradip Port with a bang as Team PPA signed off 2022 by clocking highest ...

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YEAR END REVIEW -2022 Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

YEAR END REVIEW -2022 Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways 567 projects identified und...

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Financial Assistance of approx of about Rs. 1891 crore released under Sagarmala schemes, 151 projects sanctioned till date

The no. of Major Ports and Non-Major Ports in India are 12 and 217 respectively. Out of 217 Non-Majo...

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Modernization of Indian Ports

As a part of Sagarmala Programme, more than 800 projects at an estimated cost of around Rs. 5.4 lakh...

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Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust hosts 'Orientation Programme' for the Officers from Major Ports

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust hosts 'Orientation Programme' for the Officers from Major Ports;...

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AD Ports Group and Transmar launch new Pakistan Service

The new container shipping service links Karachi with the region’s major ports within UAE, KSA...

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Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launches India's first Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping

Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launches India’s first Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipp...

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President of India lays Foundation Stones of Multiple Projects of more than Rs.280 crore at Deendayal Port, Kandla, Gujarat

President of India lays Foundation Stones of Multiple Projects of more than Rs.280 crore at Deendaya...

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Seven Figure Clean Maritime Funding Secured By Artemis Technologies

Projects led by Artemis Technologies aimed at making emission-free maritime transport a reality have...

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Peel Ports' Marine team designs next-generation pilot jacket to protect against cold-water shock

A new life jacket that will increase survival time in cold water has been developed jointly by one o...

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Goltens Worldwide signs landmark distribution deal for Emsys Maritime's Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS)

Manasquan, New Jersey, USA: Global service provider Goltens Worldwide has been appointed by UK-...

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Kolkata largest cape size vessel with highest parcel load arrived at Sagar Anchorage in SMP Kolkata

The historical milestone was achieved at its zenith on 1st September, 2022 when ‘M V Mineral Y...

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Kongsberg Maritime's Us Series Thrusters Will Be Installed On 16 New ASD Tugboats to Be Built in Turkey By Med Marine Shipyard

Kongsberg Maritime (KM) has just signed a sizeable contract with Med Marine in Turkey to deliver 32 ...

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India's Cargo Traffic on the path of 'Major Rise'

With 12 major Sea Ports and 200+ non- major Sea ports and Intermediate Ports, India as Peninsula &ld...

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Major Ports Exempted Ro-Pax / Passenger Ferries from paying Port and Vessel related Charges for next 6 Months

Major Ports Exempted Ro-Pax/Passenger Ferries from paying Port and Vessel related Charges for next 6...

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India Ports to have environment friendly infrastructure by 2030

Government of India is committed to reduce the emissions from shipping sector and promote the develo...

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Yang Ming Adds 11,000 TEU Ship 'YM Tutorial' to Transpacific Service

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) has welcomed its newest 11,000 TEU class container vess...

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Jawaharlal Nehru Port becomes first 100% Landlord Major Port of India

Jawaharlal Nehru Port becomes first 100% Landlord Major Port of India. Capacity of JNPCT will i...

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Key energy transition hub: European port Antwerp-Bruges becomes foundation member of H2Global

Officially merged in April 2022, Port of Antwerp-Bruges perceives itself in a key role for the produ...

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Boskalis Completes Sale of Kst And Maju to Rimorchiatori Mediterranei

Boskalis and its co-shareholder KS Investments Pte. Ltd. (Keppel) have completed the sale of their e...

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Shri Sarbananda Sonowal asks all Ports to prepare master plan in order to become Mega Ports by 2047

The three day Chintan Baithak of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways chaired by Shri Sarbanand...

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Yang Ming to Add 11,000 TEU Vessel; 'YM Tranquility'

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) is to welcome its latest 11,000 TEU container vessel, &...

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Port of Gothenburg first in the world to provide shoreside power for tankers

As part of an innovative plan to provide shoreside power for tankers berthed at the Energy Terminal,...

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Union Tourism Minister G. Kishan Reddy pitches for promoting river cruise tourism

Union Tourism Minister G. Kishan Reddy pitches for promoting river cruise tourism by utilizing immen...

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Cruise Tourism in India has potential to grow 10 fold says Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowa

1st Incredible India International Cruise Conference 2022 gets underway in Mumbai Posted On: 14 M...

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Adani Acquires India's Largest Marine Services Company Ocean Sparkle

-  Ocean Sparkle Ltd (OSL) ranks 1st in India and 11th globally in providing end-to-end marine ...

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Policy Brief Note - Draft Green Ports Policy (GPP)

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways | March 2022 India has emerged as a leader in climat...

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Policy Brief Note - Draft PPP Policy for Major Port Land Industrialization

- Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 aims to strengthen the Ports, Shipping and Waterways sectors of I...

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Private Investment in Maritime Infrastructure

Currently, there are 46 Public Private Partnership (PPP) Projects at an estimated investment of Rs. ...

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Sustained effort by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways towards Maritime India Vision 2030

Sustained effort by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways towards Maritime India Vision, 2...

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Zero Carbon Shipping Center launches partnership to establish European Green Corridors Network

First-moving ports in Northern Europe and the Baltic Sea initiate an ambitious real climate action p...

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DACHSER expands its sea freight LCL network portfolio to include China to Denmark and Sweden

Starting March 2022, the direct LCL service departs once per week from Ningbo and Shanghai directly ...

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MAWANI and CMA CGM Group announce the launch of an integrated logistics platform in Jeddah Port

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has signed an agreement with CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shi...

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Sagarmala - Seven years of Spectacular Success

- Quality service delivery Turnaround Time (containers) at Ports comes down to 26.58 hours from 44.7...

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Dredging Corporation of India & Cochin Shipyard Limited signed for First

Dredging Corporation of India inks Historic Ship Building Agreement for the First Make in India Proj...

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Performance Team - a Maersk company opening integrated cold chain facility in Houston

- High tech asset and capacity will strengthen U.S. Gulf cold chains. - Offers first-ever, 90 foo...

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UK Major Ports Group welcomes Scottish Green Freeports progress

Commenting on the announcement from the UK and Scottish Governments of an agreement on a process to ...

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Green shipping boost as Maritime Minister announces plans to explore shore power

Call for evidence launches as government aims to accelerate maritime decarbonisation by switching to...

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Enhancement Of Indian Ports Capacity

The Sagarmala Scheme intends to achieve the broad objectives of enhancing the capacity of major and ...

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Shri Sarbanand Sonowal reviews progress of green initiatives undertaken for Green Ports & Green Shipping

Shri Sarbanand Sonowal reviews progress of green initiatives undertaken for the development of Green...

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Pre-budget expectation quote by Mr. Rajiv Agarwal

“The Union Budget 2022-23 comes at a very relevant time, as the nation needs the rig...

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Green Port Operations Made Possible

Major ports play an essential role in enabling global trade by providing efficient operations and fo...

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Bids invited for setting up Logistics Park at Chennai

National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) has invited bids for the development, operati...

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Centre explores plan to run ships fully on clean energy

- The plan involves use of hybrid energy model with mix of solar, sea water, wind and hydroge NEW...

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Deendayal Port Crosses the 100 MMT milestone

Despite the constraints arising in international trade and shipping due to the ongoing Covid pandemi...

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SPG pledges to deepen partnerships with container carriers

A ports and shipping seminar on "new pattern, new integration, new development" in Qingdao...

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Cavotec wins container crane electrification orders

Cavotec has won two key orders for its motorised cable reel electrification systems for co...

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Bangladesh: In pandemic time local shippers added 32 vessels to fleet

Bangladesh spends at least $9 billion in freight charges per annum, while local ocean going vessels ...

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2021 Year-end Review of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has undertaken several important progressive policy in...

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India to develop Green Freight Corridor Along Western Coast

The Government of India has accorded high priority to building greater synergies between the Major P...

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New Direct Service from China to King Abdulaziz Port Dammam

Strengthening the efforts of the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) to develop Saudi Arabia as a global ...

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Development of Ports in Coastal States of India

The Development of the Ports under The Sagarmala Program is an initiative by the Government of India...

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Maersk Asia Pacific market update (November 2021)

Container demand growth is likely to moderate compared to 2021 supported by strong demand from the...

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Home Nation Centre sets target of Rs 1 lakh crore export from fisheries sector by 2024-25

BHUBANESWAR: Fisheries sector has tremendous potential for growth and the Centre has set the target ...

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