The Prime Minister has revived India’s maritime heritage by harnessing global trends, modern trade opportunities, and advanced technology: Gujarat CM
GANDHINAGAR: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development works worth over ₹33,600 crore at the “Samudra Se Samriddhi” programme in Bhavnagar, and dedicated several projects to the nation.
Memoir of Maritime Legend Vaishnav Puri launched: Celebrating the Visionary Who Shaped India’s Shipping Industry and Global Trade Ties
MUMBAI: The Memoir of Maritime Legend Vaishnav Puri has been launched recently to make the readers travel through the personal & professional journey of a shipping doyen who molded India’s maritime scene while cementing
Chennai Port Authority to levy ₹30 per TEU parking charges at private terminals from October 1
CHENNAI : The Chennai Port Authority has directed the two private container terminals of the Chennai port to collect ₹30 per TEU (plus applicable GST) as parking charges from the shipping lines for all
VOC Port sets New Record with 20 Million Tonne Cargo Milestone
TUTICORIN: V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port has reached a historic operational landmark by handling 20 million tonnes of cargo, achieving the feat on 21 September 2025—the fastest in the port’s history. According to port officials,
Kerala clears consultant appointment to drive Port-Led industrialisation at Vizhinjam: Report
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The Kerala government has cleared the appointment of a consultant for Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL) to draw up a roadmap for port-led industrialisation. Beginning work in October, the consultant will focus
Fire breaks out on HRM & Sons cargo ship at Porbandar Jetty
PORBANDAR : A massive fire engulfed a cargo ship docked at the All Weather Port of Porbandar on Monday morning, sparking panic in the port area. The vessel, PDI 1383 ‘Haridasran’ from Jamnagar, was
X-Press Feeders rejects US$1 billion Sri Lankan pollution damages
SINGAPORE: X-Press Feeders stated it will refuse to pay Sri Lankan court-ordered damages of US$1 billion for causing that country’s worst case of environmental pollution. In an exclusive interview to AFP, X-Press Feeders Chief
‘Chips or ships, we must make them in India’: PM Modi addresses the ‘Samudra se Samriddhi’ event, unveils maritime projects worth Rs 34,200 crore in Gujarat
BHAVNAGAR: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated & laid the foundation stone of development works worth over Rs 34,200 crore in Bhavnagar, Gujarat on Saturday, 20 September 2025. Addressing the ‘Samudra se Samriddhi’ event,