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"India's Maritime sector set for transformation with $1 trillion investmen
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) hosted the Ambassadors' Roundtable Meet in Delhi on Wednesday, convening envoys from 28 nations along with senior officials, industry leaders and multilateral representatives to discuss collaboration ahead of India Maritime Week (IMW) 202
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Mumbai to Host 'Waterways to Wonder: Unlocking Cruise Tourism' conference
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to an official statement from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the event aims to explore the potential of cruise tourism in India and discuss policy initiatives, best practices and strategies for growth.
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Parliament passes Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 after Rajya Sabha adoption
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The bill is a landmark legislation aimed at modernising India's maritime framework, aligning domestic laws with international best practices & International Maritime Organisation (IMO) conventions, ensuring that India's maritime sector remains equipped, ready and relevant to the contempo
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India's ports now turn around ships in less than 1 day: Sarbananda Sonowal
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The summit aligns with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047, which seeks to position India among the world's leading maritime powers by strengthening shipbuilding, port infrastructure and financial resilience.
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launches capacity-building initiatives w
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a release from Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the minister laid foundation stones for six projects with a total investment of more than Rs 116 crores with an aim to build new capacity for Visakhapatnam port. Key initiatives include the construction of a B-Ramp within
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India highlights maritime safety and gender inclusivity at the 134th Sessi
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian delegation, led by TK Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, is participating in the 134th session of the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London.
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Modi govt plans Rs 5,000-crore investment to develop Northeast waterways:
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks 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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IWAI sets up its new office in Srinagar, launches initiatives to develop r
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In a move that is set to strengthen the Inland Water Transport (IWT) sector in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways sets up its new office in Srinagar's Transport Bhawan. The office space has
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Indian ports allocated 962 acres for port led development, to attract Rs 6
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Indian ports collectively allocated 962 acres of land for port-led industrialization, projected to generate an income of Rs 7,565 crore in FY 2024-25 according to a statement by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
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IWAI signs MoU with global giant Rhenus Logistics India to push cargo grow
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rhenus Logistics India Private Limited, on Tuesday, to operate their barge services in various national waterways in India.
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Union Minister Sonowal launches digital portal for national waterways
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched a dedicated digital portal developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) to invite private investment in infrastructure development on National Waterways, a release from Ministry of Ports, Shipping and
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Gujarat: Lothal's 'National Maritime Heritage Complex' to realise PM Modi'
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The world's largest maritime museum is being constructed at Gujarat's Lothal by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways will create a harmonious blend of history, education, research, and entertainment, a release said.
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