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Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) announced on Friday that its subsidiary, Dighi Port Ltd (DPL) in Maharashtra, is set to handle 200,000 cars per year following a …

The Government has expanded international engagement across ports, shipping and maritime geo-logistics through collaborations with foreign governments, multilateral institutions and global maritime industry partners. The partnerships span port modernisation, shipping-infrastructure …

The Department of Fisheries has reported significant progress on the Hejamadi Kodi fishing harbour development in Udupi district, Karnataka. The project was granted administrative approval in August 2018 for the …

The land acquisition process for developing two non-major ports in Odisha is currently under way, Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena informed the Assembly in a written reply on …

Motherson, through its joint venture Samvardhana Motherson Hamakyorex Engineered Logistics (SAMRX), has signed an agreement with Dighi Port (DPL), a subsidiary of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), to …

The state government has approved a 409-day extension for the Mulapeta Greenfield Port project, permitting completion by 30 November 2026 without levying liquidated damages on the contractor. Officials said the …

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) has secured a contract from the New Mangalore Port Authority to deploy a River Sea Vessel (RSV) Type IV Security Patrol Boat, according to …

India marked a major milestone in its maritime transition as Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, virtually inaugurated the steel cutting for the country’s first all-electric Green …

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has virtually inaugurated the steel-cutting ceremony for India’s first all-electric green tug, marking a major leap towards sustainable maritime operations. The …

Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Vigraha has reached Jakarta, Indonesia, for a three-day operational visit from December 2–5 as part of its broader deployment to ASEAN countries. The stopover features …

Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with NYK India Pvt Ltd to develop enhanced RoRo infrastructure at Pipavav Port, enabling the port to handle up …

Kamarajar Port Ltd, India’s only state-owned port run as a company, has been tasked with implementing the Rs 440 billion International Container Transhipment Port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay in Great …

The West Bengal Government on Monday issued a fresh Request for Proposal (RFP) for developing the mega Tajpur deep-sea port in East Medinipur, effectively scrapping the previous tender in which …

Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Vigraha has reached Jakarta, Indonesia, for a three-day operational visit from December 2–5 as part of its broader deployment to ASEAN countries. The stopover features …

The Government has designated Dakshina Kannada as a District Export Hub under the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative, with seafood and cashew identified as priority export products. The recognition …

The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has signed an agreement with the Adani Skills and Education Foundation, granting it recognition as an Awarding Body (Standard) with nationwide …

Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has logged a new operational milestone, with IOCL’s LPG terminal handling 15 LPG tankers and 2,70,551 metric tonne of cargo as of November 27. This …

Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has set a new national benchmark by achieving the fastest-ever 100 million metric tonnes (MMT) cargo throughput in a financial year. The milestone was recorded on …

Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has set a new national record by becoming the fastest major port in India to handle 100 million tonnes of cargo in the financial year …

VOC Port has received its first coastal clinker consignment under the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ambuja Cement, marking the beginning of a long-term cargo movement partnership. The …

Paradip Port Authority (PPA) in Odisha has set a new record by achieving 100 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo throughput in the fastest time since the port’s inception. The …

VOC Port has recently marked the successful completion of its latest round of skill development programmes conducted through the Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS) under its CSR …

In a significant boost to urban infrastructure and public welfare in the Kachchh region, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, on Monday announced major support for the Gandhidham Municipal Corporation …

Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla has achieved a new milestone by discharging 81,024 tonnes of coal within just 24 hours from the vessel M V MARATHOS at Cargo Berth No. …

Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) has approved the development of a yacht marina on an 8,000 sqm waterfront plot next to its cruise terminal, awarding the project to Marintek Pvt Ltd …

The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla has announced a series of major urban infrastructure and public welfare initiatives for the Gandhidham–Adipur urban belt under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. …

Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla has set a new benchmark by discharging 81,024 tonnes of coal in just 24 hours from the vessel M V MARATHOS at Cargo Berth No. …

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) has secured its second major order for a Green Tug, strengthening its position in India’s clean maritime transition. The latest contract, valued at …

Zambia has commenced construction on the Western Corridor Transformation Project, a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) initiative led by Western Corridor Limited (WCL), marking the launch of the fastest trade route from Zambia …

Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), a Mini-Ratna CPSE under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, held its Annual General Meeting and approved a forward-looking roadmap to strengthen India’s maritime …

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has successfully conducted the large-scale Coastal Security Exercise Sagar Kavach-02/25 along the Maharashtra and Goa coastline from 19–20 November 2025. The drill demonstrated high levels …

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has said that the rapid modernisation of India’s inland waterways, particularly in the Northeast, is set to unlock major economic opportunities …

APM Terminals will invest USD 550 million to expand Peru’s Callao Port beginning in January, according to Fernando Fauche, chief commercial officer of the company’s Peru unit. Fauche said the …

State-owned Cochin Port Authority has launched a major land monetisation initiative, offering nearly 140 acres in two parcels on long-term lease for commercial and hospitality development. The move is expected …

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) has secured its second major order for a Green Tug, strengthening its position in India’s clean maritime transition. The latest contract, valued at …

The central government and the Rajasthan government will jointly develop an inland port in Jalore, Rajasthan, Minister for Water Resources Suresh Rawat has announced. The port will be linked to …

India and Russia held high-level interagency consultations in New Delhi, led by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal and H.E. Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President …

Tamil Nadu has announced an expansion roadmap worth Rs 1.2 trillion to enhance port capacity, strengthen cargo handling efficiency and position the state as a key maritime hub. The plan …

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has joined the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) as an official adopter, signalling its commitment to nature-positive infrastructure and enhanced environmental transparency. …

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal marked the Golden Jubilee of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) in Mangaluru, commemorating 50 years of its role as a …

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), along with its attached and subordinate offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings, actively participated in the Special Campaign for Disposal of …

India has launched its first national container shipping line, Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL), in a major step toward reducing dependence on foreign carriers and strengthening domestic maritime capacity. Prime …

Transworld Shipping Lines Limited (formerly Shreyas Shipping and Logistics Limited) has reported its standalone and consolidated results for the quarter and half-year ended 30 September 2025, reflecting the impact of …

Delhivery Ltd, India’s largest integrated logistics firm, reported that it transported goods worth Rs 0.19 trillion (Rs 19,187 crore) during the second phase of the 2025 festive season, marking one …

Oswal Energies and the Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla-Gandhidham) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop green hydrogen, green methanol, green ammonia, and a 100 million litres per …

In a major development, Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) has signed 22 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 176.45 billion (Rs 17,645 crore) with 16 ports and organisations to …

Delhivery Ltd, India’s largest integrated logistics firm, reported that it transported goods worth Rs 1.9 trillion (Rs 19,187 crore) during the second phase of the 2025 festive season, marking one …

The Odisha Government, in partnership with the Paradip Port Authority, has announced plans to establish two major maritime projects — a port at Bahuda in Ganjam district and a shipbuilding …

RITES Limited, the state-owned engineering consultancy, announced on Monday, 3 November, that it has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences …

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has expanded its consultancy operations into the port infrastructure sector by partnering with the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Umeandus Technology Private Limited, and BEML …