India is rapidly expanding its ship recycling sector and upgrading shipbreaking yards to meet European environmental standards, as part of a broader effort to strengthen its maritime industry and reduce logistics costs, Sushant Kumar Purohit, Chairperson of VO Chidambaranar Port Authority, s
He gave the public and private players in the maritime sector the goal of placing India among the top ten shipbuilding nations by 2030 and among the top five nations by 2047.
Inspired by the spirit of the 'Seva Sankalp Resolution' adopted by the Union Cabinet, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) Kandla on Monday reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Stating that Norwegian companies are showing strong interest in India following the conclusion of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the EFTA countries, Norway's Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, on Thursday said that the engagement is largely concentrated in two ke
Speaking to reporters, Thakur said, "It is a great initiative. It would be one of the most important developments in the shipbuilding sector. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our target is to reach fifth position by 2047 and this is a significant step."
India's ongoing maritime sector reforms are translating into concrete outcomes in shipbuilding and green shipping, with the signing of a contract between global shipping major CMA CGM and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the construction of six 1,700 TEU LNG-fuelled feeder container vess
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday held a meeting with Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo and discussed the operationalisation of the EFTA and TEPA agreements, while outlining key areas of collaboration between the two countries, including high-tech manufactur
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the Union Budget has provided a powerful thrust to India's economic transformation by accelerating the Reform Express, strengthening the foundations of growth and 'positioning the maritime sector as the anchor in achi
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
Scheduled to be held in Rajkot from January 10 to 12, the conference will highlight Alang's four-decade journey as one of the world's largest and most trusted ship-recycling hubs. Developed under the guidance of the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), Alang today accounts for nearly 32 per cent
In a landmark moment for India's maritime sector, Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, virtually flagged off the steel cutting ceremony for India's first All Electric Green Tug, being built for Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, under the Green Tug Transi
The Kandla Port team is working to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and position the country's maritime sector as a global leader, Deendayal Port Authority Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh has said.