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Ministry of Ports issues standard operating procedure for major ports amid
Updated : 5 days, 5 hours ago IST
In view of the geopolitical disturbance in the Middle East, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) for major ports to address potential disruptions and ensure smooth handling of affected cargo and vessels.
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All India Major Ports Shuttle Badminton Tournament concludes in Kandla
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
JNPA bagged the Veterans Men's singles and doubles titles, and Chennai Port won the Mixed Doubles in the veterans category, with Paradip Port also excelling in mixed doubles events.
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Deendayal Port authority achieves fastest-ever 125 million metric tons in
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, created history by achieving the fastest ever 125 Million Metric Tons (MMT) of cargo in the current financial year, retaining its leadership position amongst the Major Ports. With 72 days still remaining in this financial year, Kandla Port is all set to c
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Deendayal Port Authority secures 2nd position at the 25th All India Major
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, put up an impressive and engaging performance at the 25th All India Major Ports Cultural Competition, held at Paradip Port Authority from January 8 to 11, 2026. Showcasing talent, the DPA contingent secured the Second Overall Position among major po
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Modi govt plans Rs 5,000-crore investment to develop Northeast waterways:
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Over the past 11 years, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has transformed India's maritime sector, achieving record growth in cargo handling, capacity, and coastal shipping. Major ports have nearly doubled their capacity, and cruise tourism is rising with ambition. New t
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China's major ports stall as US tariff hike to 145% disrupts trade flow, f
Updated : 11 months ago IST
By Thursday, hardly any cargo ships were headed to the US from the once-bustling ports of Shanghai and Guangdong, while export factories in provinces vital to China's export economy have largely come to a standstill, according to sources within the country, as highlighted by RFA.
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Centre to introduce Indian Ports Bill, 2025 in Parliament today
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The bill aims to consolidate the law relating to ports, promote integrated port development, facilitate ease of doing business and ensure the optimum utilization of India's coastline by establishing and empowering State Maritime Boards for effective management of ports other than major po
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Cargo handling at Indian ports on the rise; up 3.5% CAGR since 2014-15
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The cargo volumes handled by Indian ports year-over-year have been rising, with a growing economy and in line with its exports.
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Government awarded around 75 port development projects in major ports in t
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, on Tuesday informed the parliament that the government has awarded around 75 port development projects in major ports in the last three years.
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Cruise Bharat Mission aims to have 10 lakh sea cruise tourists by 2029
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Highlighting the 'Cruise Bharat mission', Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal informed the Parliament that there are currently six major ports that have cruise terminals in the country.
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Sarbananda Sonowal issues "HaritSagar" Green Port Guidelines to reduce pol
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has issued "HaritSagar" the Green Port Guidelines to reduce carbon intensity and to develop an environment-friendly ecosystem at Major Ports of the country in a written reply in Lok Sabha on Friday.
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Gujarat's minor ports driving local industry and efficiency
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Gujarat, a key economic hub, leverages its 1,600 km coastline to drive trade and industry growth through well-developed infrastructure and business-friendly policies. With 49 operational ports, including the central government-managed Deendayal Port and 48 non-major ports under the Gujarat M
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