Ports

Indian ports turning into logistics and industrial hubs: Shipping secy

India's ports are transforming from cargo gateways into integrated logistics and industrial hubs, supported by publicprivate partnerships and global best practices, Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Vijay Kumar, said on Wednesday. Addressing around 200 investors and industry stakeholders during a round-table held at the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2026 here, Kumar pointed out, "India is steadily - and decisively - moving in the direction" to be in the best position to sustain growth, attract investment, and integrate into global value chains. He shared the growth reported by Indian ports, where capacity has been doubled, and the next frontier is to have world-class efficiency and transshipment. Cargo handling capacity has doubled since 201314, from 1,400 MTPA to 2,771 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), with a target of 3,500 MTPA by 2030 and 10,000 MTPA by 2047. In FY 202526, India's major ports handled over 915 million tonnes - the highest ever - registeri

JNPA says ops efficiency maintained amid global supply chain uncertainties

JNPA says it has maintained operational efficiency despite global supply disruptions, with improved container dwell time, steady cargo movement, and strong performance indicators in FY26

US blockade of Iran ports: Impact on India & global oil markets explained | US-Iran war

Hours after ceasefire talks between the US and Iran failed to make progress, US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

APSEZ handles 500 MT cargo in FY26, eyes 1 billion tonnes by 2030

Adani Ports handled 500 million tonnes of cargo in FY26, up 11.1 per cent year-on-year, and reaffirmed its target of reaching 1 billion tonnes by 2030

APSEZ sets up India's first Port of Refuge to boost maritime safety

The firm has identified Dighi Port on the west coast and Gopalpur Port on the east coast as PoR locations; the two ports will support traffic in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal

Dredging Corp aiming to more than double turnover to ₹3,000 cr: CEO

Dredging Corporation of India is looking to more than double its topline to Rs 3,000 crore in the next five years, the company's MD & CEO Capt S Divakar said, adding that the company is looking to explore new markets and areas to achieve this goal. Visakhapatnam-based Dredging Corporation of India Ltd (DCIL) is the country's premier dredging company with around five decades of experience in dredging operations, maritime infrastructure and inland waterways. "We are one of the oldest dredging companies in the country. Growing consistently, DCIL reached Rs 1,148 crore topline 2024-25 which is around double of Rs 550 crore in 2015. We are eyeing to double it again. We are eyeing a Rs 3,000 crore topline in the next 5-6 years," the official said in a video interview to PTI ahead of the Golden Jubilee event of the company scheduled for March 29. To achieve the goal, Divakar said DCIL is looking to participate in new maintenance dredging tenders, reclamation projects and preparing to ...

Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company that has lost control of two critical ports on the Panama Canal said it is seeking USD 2 billion of compensation in damages from Panama over its "illegal" takeover of the ports. Panama Ports Company, a unit of Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings, said in a Friday statement that it is demanding the sum under international arbitration proceedings that it had already started. Panama's government last week seized control of the Balboa and Cristobal ports on each end of the Panama Canal, a crucial waterway for maritime trade, after the country's Supreme Court declared earlier that a concession allowing the Panama Ports Company to run the pair of ports was unconstitutional. Panama Ports Company has operated the two ports since 1997 and renewed its concession in 2021 for another 25 years. Beijing and Hong Kong's governments had also hit back at Panama over the seizure of the two ports. The two ports came into the spotlight after US President Donald

JM Financial flags risks for port logistics sector amid West Asia tensions

LNG shipments may bear the brunt in particular, while crude oil imports may realign if Indian refiners choose to source oil from alternative suppliers, the brokerage said

Falling Russian crude oil imports drag down pvt ports' growth to 2% in FY26

In comparison, central government-owned ports grew 9%

At world's busiest port, China's unbalanced economy comes into view

The shipping traffic and factories never stop in China's port city of Ningbo, but the local housing market has crashed and nearby restaurants sit empty

Adani group to invest ₹1.5 trn in Kutch, boost energy and port capacity

Karan Adani, managing director of Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd, on Sunday said that the Adani Group will invest Rs 1.5 lakh crore over the next five years in Gujarat's Kutch region. Adani was addressing the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Kutch and Saurashtra regions held in Rajkot in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and several industry leaders. "The Adani Group is committed to investing Rs 1.5 lakh crore over the next five years in the Kutch region. We will complete our Khavda project and commission the full 37 GW capacity by 2030, and we will also double our port capacity at Mundra in 10 years," he said. Adani said that every one of these investments aligns with India's national priorities: employment generation, industrial competitiveness, sustainability, and long-term resilience. "At a time when the global economy faces uncertainty and fragmentation, India is emerging as a ..

JNPA eyes Vadhvan port for next phase of growth as it nears 12 mn TEUs

While trade flows have been disrupted globally due to new tariff regimes announced by the US government, the impact on JNPA's cargo volumes has been limited

New ship recycling rules kick in as India aligns with Hong Kong Convention

According to sector watchers, ship recycling and dismantling is getting increasingly concentrated in South Asia, with countries such as India and Bangladesh taking the lead

APSEZ completes acquisition of NQXT Australia, revises FY26 Ebitda guidance

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone has completed the NQXT Australia acquisition and raised FY26 Ebitda and cargo volume guidance, citing the terminal's growth and cash flows

Govt to set up Bureau of Port Security for vessels, port facilities

The government will constitute the Bureau of Port Security, a statutory body for the security of vessels and port facilities, which will ensure timely analysis, collection and exchange of security-related information, with a special focus on cybersecurity, officials said on Friday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a meeting for the constitution of a dedicated body for ports and vessel security on Friday, which was attended by the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, and the Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, an official statement said. Modelled on the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) will be headed by a director general and will function under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, it said. The BoPS will be responsible for regulatory and oversight functions relating to the security of ships and port facilities, the statement said. The BoPS shall be headed by an IPS officer (Pay Level-15). .

Govt designates CISF as main security organisation for seaports

In a move to strengthen security across major and minor Indian seaports, the Centre has designated the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) as the new safety regulator for the about 250 maritime facilities, officials said on Friday. The designation of the central paramilitary force under the Union Home Ministry has been done by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways through an order issued on November 18, CISF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajay Dahiya said. This is a significant reform and a path-breaking step to enhance security across India's seaports. As ports play a vital role in trade, logistics and India's growing Blue Economy, the government is introducing a series of measures to modernise and standardise port security nationwide, he said. The CISF has been designated as a Recognised Security Organisation (RSO) for seaports. An RSO acts as a regulator for seaport security. Till now, there was no professional security organisation for seaports, and the subject was

GMB, APM Terminals Pipavav ink ₹17,000 crore MoU to boost Gujarat ports

The Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) and private entity Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for an investment of Rs 17,000 crore here with the aim to strengthen the maritime sector of Gujarat. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and A P Moller-Maersk Board Chairman Robert Maersk Uggla were present on the occasion. Pipavav Port or APM Terminals Pipavav, partly owned by A P Moller-Maersk, is a major private port located near Rajula in Amreli district of Gujarat, while the GMB is a government agency that manages and regulates ports in the state. "The objective of this MoU is to further strengthen the maritime sector of Gujarat through the capacity expansion of Pipavav Port," stated an official release. This project will create about 25,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, giving new impetus to the local economy and improving the standard of living in rural areas, it said. "It will increase the existing container, bulk, liquid and Ro-Ro

Shipping ministry receives ₹10 trn investment commitments: Secy Vijay Kumar

The investment interests are meant for various locations within the country and have been received from both international and domestic private and public sector companies

Work in full swing on ₹1 trillion port connectivity projects: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari said multiple port connectivity projects covering 2,700 km will draw ₹1 trillion investment by 2030, while expressway and ropeway projects also progress

SMPK signs concession agreement with JSW Infra for ₹740 cr project

The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK), on Monday signed a 30-year concession agreement with JSW Infrastructure Ltd for a Rs 740-crore project. The agreement provides for reconstruction of berth 8 and installation of rail-mounted quay cranes (RMQC) at berths 7 and 8 at Netaji Subhas Dock under the Kolkata Dock System, to enable faster container cargo handling, supported by a 25-acre backup area, a statement said. The concession has been awarded for 30 years, with the terminal projected to handle 5 lakh TEUs annually, it said. SMPK Chairman Rathendra Raman said the project reflects the port's commitment to strengthening infrastructure and trade facilitation in line with the Centre's vision of world-class ports. The signing ceremony was attended by Raman, Deputy Chairman Samrat Rahi, senior officials of the Kolkata Dock System and representatives from JSW Infra Ltd, including Director Devki Nandan.