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Minister Sonowal to inaugurate Bimstec ports conclave in Vizag on July 14

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the second Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) ports conclave in Visakhapatnam on July 14. The two-day event, to be held until July 15, aims to enhance regional maritime cooperation under the BIMSTEC framework, said an official press release. "BIMSTEC enhances regional unity through maritime cooperation and trade connectivity, said T Venu Gopal, secretary, Visakhapatnam Port Authority. During his visit, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is also expected to inaugurate completed development projects and lay foundation stones for upcoming port infrastructure. Themed Navigating the Future: Blue Economy, Innovation & Sustainable Partnerships', the conclave will bring together ministerial delegations, port authorities, maritime experts, and business leaders from BIMSTEC member countries. Delegates from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand have

JSW Infrastructure bags ₹740 crore project to develop Kolkata port

The project comes with a 30‐year concession period under the government's initiative to privatise ports

Adani-operated Haifa Port unaffected in Iran's missile strike on Israel

Haifa Port, 70 per cent owned by Adani Ports, was not damaged during Iran's missile strike on Israel, though parts of a refinery and chemical terminal were hit

AM Green, Rotterdam Port partner for $1 bn India-Europe green fuel corridor

AM Green, backed by the founders of Greenko, has signed a pact with the Port of Rotterdam Authority to build a green energy supply chain between India and Northwestern Europe. The partnership would enable annual trade of 1 million tonnes of green fuels worth up to USD 1 billion, linking India's emerging green hydrogen clusters with Europe's largest energy port of Rotterdam. In a statement, the firm said it has signed a memorandum of understanding for "building a green energy supply chain between India and Northwestern Europe via Rotterdam, Europe's first energy port and a key hydrogen carrier's entry point". This includes the supply of bunkering fuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) and analysing requirements for the development of terminal infrastructure in Rotterdam and along the supply chain to Northwestern Europe. The partnership will jointly support the development of strategic port infrastructure for safe distribution of hydrogen-based fuels and products, and link India

Container cargo surge propels Kolkata Port's April 2025 growth at 45%

A sharp rise in cargo volumes and a significant jump in container traffic have propelled Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata, to the top of the growth chart among India's major ports in April 2025, with 45.32 per cent year-on-year increase in throughput. The SMP, formerly known as Kolkata Port Trust, handled 5.967 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in April 2025 compared to 4.106 MMT in the same month last year, the highest growth recorded among all major ports in the country. A key driver of this growth was a 31.18 per cent surge in container traffic, with the port handling 75,716 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), up from 57,717 TEUs in April 2024, the port said. It comprises 62,021 TEUs at the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and 13,695 TEUs at the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC). At the dock level, HDC handled 4.363 MMT, registering a 45 per cent increase from 2.993 MMT in April 2024, while KDS handled 1.604 MMT, a rise of 44 per cent from 1.113 MMT last year. The growth was ..

From protest to prosperity: Vizhinjam port offers new hope for local youth

Just a few years ago, the name Vizhinjam was at the heart of fierce protests. Now, it is being spoken of as a symbol of opportunity and progress, especially among the youth in this coastal village. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially commissioned the Vizhinjam International Seaport, a project once met with strong resistance from the local fishermen community. Today, it stands as a source of pride and employment for many of those same residents. "Who wouldn't want a good job in their hometown?" asked Rahul, a young man from the fishermen community, stepping out of the port wearing his safety helmet and uniform. He is among the 35 per cent of port workers who are from Vizhinjam. Many more are hoping to follow his lead. The port has slowly changed public opinion in the area. Years of protests, supported by the local Church, brought life in Vizhinjam to a standstill for over four months. It was only after a meeting with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan that the ..

NEERI to study environmental impact of Rs 76,200 cr Vadhavan Port project

The decision was taken following the Supreme Court's verdict in February, which directed the Centre to appoint an independent agency to assess the impact

Policy allowing captive port berths to PSUs by nomination likely soon

In exchange, the operator pays royalty based on cargo volumes to the port authority. There are around 24 captive waterfront facilities at major ports

At least 18 killed, 750 injured in explosion at Iran's Bandar Abbas port

Helicopters and aircraft dumped water from the air on the raging fire through the night into Sunday morning at the Shahid Rajaei port

Pahalgam terror attack: Merchant vessels told to be cautious at Pak ports

The regulator has asked all relevant stakeholders to be in touch with its office and monitor communications from it regularly

Jefferies bullish on ports; Picks JSW Infra over Adani amid tariff tensions

Jefferies noted that amid the tariff uncertainty, JSW Infra is placed better compared to Adani Ports

Cargo at state-owned ports grew by 4.4% to 855 mmt in FY25, shows data

According to the provisional data, Deendayal Port or Kandla Port and Paradip Port in Odisha handled the highest cargo out of all major ports at 150 mmt each

Centre introduces Indian Ports Bill 2025 to amend 117-year-old legislation

After previous opposition from states, bill takes reconciliatory approach on port powers, officials say

JNPA to become first Indian port with 10 mn TEU capacity by April 2025

The port hit the 7 mn TEUs handling milestone for the first time earlier this month

Going local for global: Bharat Global Ports to test waters at home first

Govt may give consortium domestic exposure

Govt plans to increase Chabahar Port capacity 5x in next 10 years

The signed Chabahar agreement includes a clause on cargo targets, but no penalties will be imposed if such traffic is not achieved

Govt unveils consortium of public sector companies to operate global ports

Move to streamline logistics, strengthen supply chain: Sonowal

ShipMin eyes salt lands for infrastructure expansion in major ports

Last year, DPIIT had sought unused salt lands from Centre and states

Adani lines up Rs 30K cr investment in Kerala for port, airport expansion

Gadkari assures Rs 3 trillion worth of road projects in state during current tenure of central government

Govt likely to stay with flexible PPP contracts on inland waterways

Nascent sector requires ability to be flexible with contracts, according to officials