News: Ports

Suspected pirates steer cargo vessel towards Somalia

April 29, 2026

LONDON : Pirates are suspected of having hijacked a cargo vessel off the coast of Somalia,⁠ officials and maritime security groups report. The reported hijacking...

MoPSW Secy. chairs High-Level Review Meeting to accelerate maritime sector growth

April 28, 2026

NEW DELHI: Shri Vijay Kumar (IAS), Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), chaired a high-level virtual review meeting with Heads of Organisations...

VOC Port Partners with ABB to Develop Shore Power Infrastructure, Advancing Green Port Vision

April 27, 2026

SINGAPORE: In a significant step towards sustainable maritime operations, the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VoCPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global...

NMPA sets ambitious cargo target after record 50 million tonnes throughput in FY26: Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh

April 27, 2026

MYSURU: The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) is eyeing another record year after registering its highest-ever cargo throughput of 50 million tonnes in FY26,...

NMPA showcases growth, sustainability, and expansion vision at Mysuru Business Meet

April 27, 2026

MYSORE : At a Business Meet held in Mysuru, Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), delivered a keynote address...

Adani Dahej Port handles first capesize slag cargo, expands bulk handling capabilities

April 27, 2026

DAHEJ : Adani Dahej Port, operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd., has achieved a significant operational milestone with the successful handling...

Cochin Port Authority conducts Area-Level Pollution Response Exercise 2026

April 27, 2026

KOCHI : The Cochin Port Authority successfully conducted the Area-Level Pollution Response Exercise 2026, reinforcing its commitment to environmental protection and maritime safety. The...

APM Terminals and Hateco Group partner for new terminal in Da Nang

April 27, 2026

DA NANG CITY: APM Terminals and Hateco Group have signed an agreement with Da Nang City to develop, build and operate a new terminal...

Major ports handled 915.17 MT of cargo in FY26 : Sarbananda Sonowal

April 25, 2026

NEW DELHI : Major ports have collectively handled 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in 2025–26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, Union Minister...