Page 2 - Shipping Ports

Major ports' cargo rises 4.3% in FY25; Paradip, Deendayal cross 150 MT

India's major ports registered a 4.3 per cent rise in cargo handling to 855 million tonnes in 2024-25, an official statement said on Tuesday. The increase in traffic was driven by higher container throughput (10 per cent), fertiliser cargo handling (13 per cent), POL cargo handling (3 per cent), and handling of miscellaneous commodities (31 per cent) compared to the previous fiscal year, according to the statement. There are 12 major ports, wholly owned by the Government of India and governed by the provisions of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021. These are Deendayal Port, Mumbai Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mormugao Port, New Mangalore Port, Cochin Port, VO Chidambaranar Port, Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port, Visakhapatnam Port, Paradip Port and Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. Among commodities handled at major ports, Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL)-including crude, petroleum products, and LPG/LNG-led the charts with a volume of 254.5 million tonnes (29.8 per cent), followed by

Ports, vessels on heightened maritime security measures, blackout protocols

The shipping regulator earlier banned all vessels from Pakistan from docking at Indian ports

Import ban, shipping restrictions on Pakistan to start showing impact soon

Most shipments from Dubai take about nine days to reach Indian ports; thus, the shipping ban as well as the indirect import ban will only start showing up by this weekend, say experts

India bars Pakistani vessels, stops its own ships from docking in Pakistan

The govt said that the move is aimed at safeguarding Indian maritime assets, port infrastructure, and national interests

Adani's Vizhinjam port to expand capacity with launch of second phase

The Vizhinjam transshipment terminal, which began operations in July and has handled about 250 container ships so far, is forecast to attract about Rs 9,500 crore ($1.1 billion)

Retailers warn of empty shelves as US-China trade war disrupts shipments

Many logistics firms are storing goods in warehousing or rerouting through Canada to wait out the tariff war

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

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

Cargo growth at major ports slowed in 10MFY25, shows ministry data

Private ports see contraction in coastal cargo in FY25

Centre targets Rs 50,000 crore PPP port projects over the next five years

Pipeline part of plan to push private investments as announced in Budget

Union, employers credit Trump in US port deal that may shape future talks

The success of the International Longshoremen's Association in winning Trump's support for its anti-automation battle could be instructive for unions facing contract renewals during his term

Switzerland-based TIL to invest Rs 20,000 crore in Vadhvan Port project

Terminal Investment Limited Sarl (TIL) invests in, develops, and manages container terminals across the globe

US port workers, operators reach deal to end East Coast strike immediately

The union and the port operators said in a statement that they would extend their master contract until Jan. 15, 2025 to return to the bargaining table

Centre releases draft guidelines on deregulating PPP port tariffs

Competition in ports sector has seen major shift, regulation no longer necessary, says Shipmin

Container shortage, freight spike shake maritime economy in India

India's merchandise exports also contracted by nearly 10 per cent in August. Both officials and traders highlighted the challenges in transportation

More than 80 critical issues resolved during 20th MSDC meet in Goa

More than 80 critical issues between the Centre, states and Union Territories were resolved during the 20th Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) that concluded in Goa on Friday. As per an official release, the two-day event saw the resolution of critical issues focused on port infrastructure modernisation, connectivity, statutory compliances, maritime tourism, navigation projects, sustainability, and port security. During the 20th MSDC, more than 100 issues from various states were deliberated and successfully resolved, it said. "Several new and emerging challenges were also addressed, including the establishment of places of refuge (PoR) for ships in distress, the development of radioactive detection equipment (RDE) infrastructure at ports to enhance security, and the facilitation of seafarers by recognising them as key essential workers, ensuring better working conditions and access to shore leave," the statement added. Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways Sarbanand

Shipping ministry accepts revised wage structure for workers of major ports

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has approved wage structure revision for workers at major ports, an official statement said on Wednesday. According to the statement, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Bipartite Wage Negotiation Committee (BWNC) and the Indian Port Association (IPA), averting an indefinite strike that was set to disrupt operations across 12 major ports in India. The MoU facilitates the revision of the wage structure and addresses other service conditions, including pensionary benefits, it added. It was also agreed that the fitment benefit of 8.5 per cent on the aggregate amount of basic pay as of December 31, 2021, plus 30 per cent VDA (variable dearness allowance) as of January 1, 2022, will be granted. "The periodicity of the settlement is set for five years, from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2026. "The new pay scales, effective from January 1, 2022, will be formulated according to existing practices," the statement ...

Gujarat Pipavav stock hits new high, soars 9% in subdued market

Pipavav Port is in the forefront amongst all Indian ports in driving the government's initiative of increasing the market share of railways in freight handling.

Suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi targets ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait

A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a ship on Thursday in the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait that links the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea, authorities said. The Houthis did not immediately claim the assault, though it follows a monthslong campaign by the rebels targeting shipping through the Red Sea corridor over Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. After a recent two-week pause, their attacks have resumed following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, the Houthis' main benefactor, amid renewed concerns over the war breaking out into a regional conflict. The attack saw a rocket-propelled grenade explode close to the ship, according to the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre. Two smaller craft, with men aboard wearing white and yellow raincoats, launched the RPG, the UKMTO said. The vessel and crew are reported to be safe, and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call, the centre added. Authorities are ...

New shipbuilding scheme to incentivise Indian shipyards till 2035

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is working on a new shipbuilding scheme, which would incentivise Indian shipyards till 2035 by various measures, a senior government official has said. Ports, Shipping and Waterways Secretary T K Ramachandran further said with the new policy, India will endeavour to be among the top 10 shipbuilding nations by 2030 and the top five by 2047, from 22nd in the world at present. "Yes, this ministry is working on a new shipbuilding scheme, which would incentivise Indian shipyards till 2035 by various measures," he told PTI. Ramachandran also said global cruise major MSC Cruises, based out of Geneva, has expressed willingness to deploy their ships for domestic itinerary. He said MoPSW in coordination with Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is planning to have a JV between Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) and oil marketing companies to own large tankers. "The model of ownership is still to be decided depending upon demand requirement