Bangladesh apparel exporters race against time amid sea, air freight congestions, fare hike
DHAKA : Bangladeshi apparel exporters are grappling with multiple challenges in dispatching their products, even by costly air freights, as their lead times are dwindling due to disruptions in production and shipments caused by
Why Chennai’s container terminals are jam-packed
CHENNAI : For hundreds of companies located in Chennai’s hinterlands in a nearly 200-km radius, the city’s four private container terminals — two inside Chennai port, and one each at Kamarajar and Kattupalli ports in Ennore
African Development Fund grants the Union of the Comoros $135 million to develop its ports and facilitate regional trade
ABIDJAN : The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $135 million package to the Union of the Comoros – its largest ever to the Indian Ocean archipelago –
Great Nicobar Transshipment Port : Government finalises DPR and approvals for Rs 41,000-crore project, construction to begin soon
NEW DELHI : The government is finalizing the detailed project report (DPR) for the Rs 41,000-crore international transshipment port at Great Nicobar Island in the Bay of Bengal, with construction set to commence in
Trans-shipment charges at Vizhinjam lower than at Colombo Port
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The charges for bringing in ships and goods to the Vizhinjam International Seaport have been announced. The rates are being determined after evaluating the GRD – Gross Registered Tonnage. The usual charges
BSSA urges Bangladesh Govt to waive port fees incurred during unrest
CHITTAGONG : The Bangladesh Shipping Agents’ Association (BSAA) recently urged the government to waive all port charges incurred for delays in container handling during the recent unrest, curfew and internet outage. The association said
JNPA handles highest monthly container traffic of 603,219 TEUs in July 2024, marking a 16.39% growth
MUMBAI : Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) – India’s Best Performing Port, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its operational history. In July 2024, JNPA handled an impressive 603,219 TEUs, marking the
DPA Chairman meets Gujarat CM
GANDHIDHAM : Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairperson-Deendayal Port Authority, had a courtesy meeting with Shri Bhupendra Patel, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat. Key projects at the Port were discussed, underscoring our emphasis on