New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Atmanirbhar Bharat", the Ministry of Shipping has directed all major ports to procure or charter small vessels which are built in India in order to promote shipbuilding in the country.
New Delhi [India], Aug 25 (ANI): The highest number of crew changes in the world, over one lakh, were done on Indian ports and through charter flights, according to the Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday.
Moscow [Russia], Aug 21 (ANI): Russian Deputy Minister Industry and Trade Oleg Ryazantsev and Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge) Mansukh Mandaviya discussed avenues of bilateral collaboration in ship design and building, repair, logistics, MRO, inland waterways and ports
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): The Ministry of Shipping has rationalized tariff rates for the cruise vessels plying on the rivers and oceanic waters of India. The net effect of the rate relaxation would be an immediate reduction in port charges ranging from 60 per cent to 70 per cent, whic
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): The Ministry of Shipping on Friday decided to waive waterway usage charges with immediate effect considering the Government of India's vision to promote inland waterways as a supplementary, eco-friendly and cheaper mode of transport. The charges have been wa
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): Meeting a long-pending demand, the Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday announced separate operation routes for merchant and fishing vessels in South West Indian waters to minimise accidents and enhance the marine environment.
Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 16 (ANI): Union Minister of Shipping Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday asked officials to prepare a strategy to make Vallarpadam Terminal of Cochin Port into a trans-shipment hub.
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday approved Rs 107 crore for augmentation of firefighting facilities on five jetties of Haldia Dock Complex, Kolkata Port.
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Shipping Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday held a high-level meeting for developing around 194 existing lighthouses across India as major tourist attractions.
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): The Shahid Beheshti Port of Chabahar in Iran, operated by India, set new a record by handling a record 76 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of cargo.
New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Mansukh Mandaviya said that the production of Hydroxychloroquine is more than the requirement in India, hence the government has lifted export restrictions on it.