Michael Pinto

Government needs to rethink fleet expansion strategy

Vizhinjam port will do what Vallarpadam failed to do - provide greater competition to Colombo

Independent directors must grow out of the shadow of those who invited them to join the board

Successive governments have struggled to deal with the question of cabotage. Both the UPA and the NDA have stumbled badly in a bid to please both those who want it retained, and those who want it abol

The jury is still out on whether they have served the purpose for which they were appointed

Government should ensure that existing ports operate with increased efficiency, instead of trying to build new ones

There is a need to set up a strong Indian company to invest in port projects abroad

Instead of more ports for international trade, India needs to focus on smaller ports for coastal and inland shipping

It is pointless to raise barriers between private and public sector when it makes better sense to harness the skills of successful industrialists to public purpose

It's easy to stop development and promote your own interests - just go to court and delay work on possible commercial rivals