Cargo movement through waterways up 700% in 10 years : Sarbananda Sonowal
NEW DELHI : Government’s push for cargo movement by Inland Waterways (rivers and creeks) has resulted in 700% increase in ferrying of goods by the greenest transportation mode in the past 10 years. Data shows that freight transported by waterways increased to 126 million
TERI to launch green-shipping portal, policy briefs for sustainable, climate-resilient practices
NEW DELHI : During the World Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi this week, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) will launch a green-shipping portal to track practices by ports across the country and
Padmini Mellacheruvu helped write the world’s first rules for classing hydrogen powered ships
BENGALURU : Guntur, Andhra Pradesh born-raised and BITS Pilani educated Ms. Padmini Mellacheruvu, a former engineer associated with cryogenic rocket systems at India’s space agency, helped write the world’s first so-called ‘class rules’ for
GRSE launches its first electric ferry
KOLKATA : India-based shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) has launched a next-generation battery-powered electric ferry for the West Bengal government. The launching ceremony for Dheu took place in Kolkata last month.
Government issues Guidelines for Pilot Projects for utilizing Green Hydrogen in Shipping Sector
NEW DELHI : The Government of India has come out with guidelines for undertaking pilot projects for using green hydrogen in the shipping sector. The guidelines, named “Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Pilot projects
DPIIT holds 9th Services Improvement Group Meeting to review EXIM Logistics and highlight strides in infrastructure and innovation
NEW DELHI : The 9th Services Improvement Group (SIG) meeting, focusing on issues related to EXIM logistics and infrastructure, was held on 31st January 2024 under the chairpersonship of Ms. Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary, Logistics Division,
Exporters’ body seeks easy credit, global shipping line
NEW DELHI : Exporters have highlighted the need for access to easy and affordable credit, support for development of a global shipping line in the country and increased allocation for the Market Access Initiative
Sarbananda Sonowal launches MSW and MMD Modules in SagarSetu (NLP-Marine)
: Union NEW DELHI : Union Minister for the Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH , Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, launched two digital modules within the SagarSetu (NLP-Marine) platform here. These pioneering modules, namely the