Delayed invoices, fertiliser subsidy put coastal shipping in slow lane

The Ministry of Shipping is of the opinion that the way to resolve the matter is by treating coastal shipping on a par with the railways

Coastal shipping, projected as the cheapest mode of transport, may take some time to kick off because it is facing challenges.
 
The Union government has begun transporting fertiliser through this means of transport but the move is facing hurdles in the form of delayed invoicing.
 
According to a shipping ministry official, the coastal shipping initiative has not picked up as expected, mainly due to delays in bill generation and subsequent subsidy reimbursement.
 
Fertiliser units are, therefore, reluctant to opt for coastal shipping over rail.
 
The Ministry of Shipping is of the opinion that the way to