News: Ports

First Cruise Vessel of the 2025–26 Season Arrives at New Mangalore Port Authority

December 23, 2025

MANGALURU: New Mangalore Port Authority marked the commencement of the 2025–26 cruise season with the arrival of the first cruise vessel, M.S. Seven Seas...

Shore leave approved for ship crew at Vizhinjam Port

December 23, 2025

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Vizhinjam International Port is set to open up new tourism opportunities with ship crew members now being permitted to go ashore, visit...

V.O.C Port sets new milestone with berthing of largest-ever container vessel

December 22, 2025

TUTICORIN : V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin, is pleased to announce the successful berthing of M.V. MSC Michaela at the Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal...

Niryat Cargo Express runs from Icchapuri, Gurugram to Mundra Port

December 22, 2025

NEW DELHI : Railways have achieved another milestone in freight transportation by operating the Niryat Cargo Express, an export-focused, assured transit service, as a...

Centre to set up statutory Bureau of Port Security to strengthen maritime security framework

December 20, 2025

NEW DELHI : Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah on Friday convened a high-level meeting to initiate the constitution of a dedicated Bureau of...

High-level meeting between Sarbananda Sonowal and AP CM focuses on accelerating maritime Growth

December 20, 2025

NEW DELHI : A comprehensive meeting was held between Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal and the Hon’ble Chief Minister...

VoC Port crosses 6 lakh TEUs in FY 2025–26, registers nearly 8% YoY growth

December 19, 2025

TUTICORIN : V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VoCPA), Tuticorin, has achieved a significant operational milestone by handling over 6 lakh TEUs of container traffic during...

Kerala gears up for Phase II commissioning of Vizhinjam International Seaport by mid-January

December 19, 2025

THIRUVANTHAPURAM : The Kerala Government is set to inaugurate Phase II of the Vizhinjam International Seaport project by mid-January, marking a significant milestone in...

National carrier accelerates fleet renewal after six-year delay

December 18, 2025

Shipping Corporation Invites Bids for Two Second-Hand Suezmax Oil Tankers. MUMBAI : The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd (SCI) has invited bids to acquire two...