Global shipping giant MSC explores India for shipbuilding and repair opportunities
GENEVA : The world’s largest container shipping line, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has initiated preliminary discussions with India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways to identify a suitable greenfield site for developing a shipyard.
ICC welcomes investment of Rs 50,000 cr to boost National Waterways
GUWAHATI : The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) welcomed Inland Waterways Development Council’s decision to invest over Rs 50,000 crore over a period of five years to boost infrastructure of National Waterways. In a
VOC Port sees significant growth in edible oil handling
TOOTHUKUDI : V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tuticorin achieved remarkable growth in handling edible oil. In this financial year 2024-25, till December last year, the Port has handled 3, 73,393 tonnes of edible oil (2,
Mizoram eyes Inland Water Transport to boost connectivity
AIZAWL : Transport Minister Vanlalhlana said that the Inland Water Transport would solve all the transportation problems of Mizoram. He made this statement at the Inland Waterway Development Council (IWDC) meeting on Friday in Kaziranga,
Sarbananda Sonowal launches National River Traffic & Navigation System
KOHORA : The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC), apex meet for policy deliberation for promotion & propagation of inland waterways in India, witnessed major announcements to boost infrastructure along national waterways. The second meeting
National Waterways to get Rs 50,000 crore investment over the next 5 years
KOHORA : An investment of Rs 50,000 crore will be made to boost infrastructure along National Waterways(NW) in the next five years, according to an official statement on Friday. According to the statement, the
The 2nd IWDC Meeting : Viksit Inland Waterways for Viksit Bharat
KAZIRANGA : The 2nd Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) meeting was held at World Heritage Site Kaziranga in Assam in presence of Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Chief Minister
Sarbananda Sonowal visits DPA Kandla, inaugurates and launches key projects
GANDHIDHAM : Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, visits Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla on 07-01-2025, marking a momentous occasion for the maritime sector in India. The visit underscored DPA’s unwavering