Vizhinjam International Seaport, developed and operated by Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ), today welcomed one of the world's largest and most eco-friendly container vessels -- MSC Turkiye -- in a landmark moment for India's maritime industry. This marks the vessel's maiden call at an India
The Lok Sabha passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, paving the way for a dedicated legal framework for coastal trade as the maritime sector aims to provide a economical, reliable and sustainable mode of transportation as it decongest road and rail network.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1: In a boost to Maharashtra's Maritime capability, a Shipyard located in the key region of Dabhol in Konkan region has entered into operationalization by carrying out the important Steel Cutting Ceremony.
Sonowal also introduced 'Indian Ports Bill, 2025', aimed at consolidating laws related to port management, promoting integrated port development, and enhancing the ease of doing business in the maritime sector.
According to an official release from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, these initiatives were launched during a stakeholder meeting in Mumbai on Thursday to discuss various possibilities from the major announcements made in the Union Budget for the maritime sector.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal will chair a high-level industry consultation in Mumbai on Thursday. The event will bring together industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to discuss key maritime sector announcements from Union Budget 202
Europe's maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability but will need to increase its efforts over the coming years to meet EU climate and environment goals aimed at reducing energy use, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions as well as better protecting biodiversity.
This initiative aligns with the government's Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives by boosting local manufacturing and enhancing self-reliance in the maritime sector. The order for eight 70-tonne bollard pull tugs will increase Adani's total fleet to 152.
Speaking at the silver jubilee celebrations of the Kamarajar Port trust in Chennai, Sonowal said that by 2047, India will be among the top ten maritime nations in the world.