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VOC Port earmarks Rs 41,860 cr to position itself as green hydrogen hub

V O Chidambaranar Port, one of the popular seaports of Tamil Nadu, has earmarked Rs 41,860 crore worth of investments, aimed at making it the Green Hydrogen-Ammonia hub of the country, a top official said. The port has also taken measures to augment capacity after witnessing an increase in cargo handling this year. V O Chidambaranar Port has handled a cargo volume of 29.70 million tonnes including 5.62 lakh TEUs of containers till December 19, 2024 this is an overall growth of 1.87 per cent and 6.74 per cent, respectively. "With the ever-increasing trend in cargo handling, the Port has initiated several strategic capacity augmentation and cargo evacuation initiatives to increase cargo throughput, enhance handling efficiency and expand its market share in the region," a press release said on Sunday. As part of a mission to position V O Chidambaranar Port as the Green Hydrogen-Ammonia Hub of India, the Port has allocated 501 acres of land to four firms for establishing Green Hydrogen

VOC Port earmarks Rs 41,860 cr to position itself as green hydrogen hub
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 3:54 PM IST

Sonowal issues 'HaritSagar' guidelines to reduce pollution at ports

The guidelines also stated that all truck operators who use green fuel i.e. CNG/LNG/Hydrogen and its derivative or electric fleet may be identified and incentivized

Sonowal issues 'HaritSagar' guidelines to reduce pollution at ports
Updated On : 30 Nov 2024 | 3:53 PM IST

Centre releases draft guidelines on deregulating PPP port tariffs

Competition in ports sector has seen major shift, regulation no longer necessary, says Shipmin

Centre releases draft guidelines on deregulating PPP port tariffs
Updated On : 03 Oct 2024 | 9:29 PM IST

Govt announces steps to resolve shipping related problems of traders

The government on Thursday announced steps, including reducing certain charges at ports and purchase of five additional second-hand container vessels by SCI, to resolve shipping sector-related problems of exporters and importers. These measures were announced after a meeting of all the concerned stakeholders of the international trade segment, including senior officials of ministries like commerce and industry, shipping, ports, finance, civil aviation and railways; apex exporters body FIEO (federation of Indian export organisations), customs officials, freight forwarders, transport operators and shipping companies. Exporting community and experts have flagged shipping sector issues which are hurting the country's exports, which has contracted by 9.3 per cent in August. The issues figured in the discussions include container shortage, surge in ocean freight rate and shipping cost, shipping delays at the Indian ports, and turnaround time at the ports. Briefing media after the ...

Govt announces steps to resolve shipping related problems of traders
Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 9:26 PM IST

Centre in talks with coastal states on shipbuilding clusters in India

New maritime arbitration centre, policy think tank to be set up, says ministry

Centre in talks with coastal states on shipbuilding clusters in India
Updated On : 14 Sep 2024 | 12:23 AM IST

India must rethink ships, infra for stronger maritime governance: Sanyal

As India looks to take a more significant role in maritime governance, it needs to rethink its approach to ships and shipping infrastructure and transform the way it invests, builds and utilises the maritime resources and capabilities, said Sanjeev Sanyal, member of Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council. Sanyal was speaking at the curtain raiser of 'Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue' organised by the Observer Research Foundation, in collaboration with Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), according to a press statement issued by the organisers. "This event served as a precursor to the main Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue, scheduled for November 18-19, 2024. The upcoming dialogue will provide a critical platform for discussions on the blue economy, maritime logistics, ports, shipping, waterways, critical minerals, diversified supply chains, the global maritime economy, and training and labour standards," it said. With its growing prominence in ...

India must rethink ships, infra for stronger maritime governance: Sanyal
Updated On : 04 Sep 2024 | 5:01 PM IST

Ministry of Ports receives 29 proposals worth Rs 3,300 cr from Andhra

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has received 29 new proposals worth Rs 3,300 crore from Andhra Pradesh covering various projects, including port development and coastal berths, Parliament was informed on Friday. Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said 13 projects in Andhra Pradesh, valued around Rs 2,500 crore, are currently receiving financial assistance under the Sagarmala scheme. These projects include Ro-Pax and passenger jetties, fishing harbours, port modernisation, and skill development. The ministry has already sanctioned Rs 450 crore for development of these projects, Sonowal said. Additionally, he said the Visakhapatnam Port Authority and Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) have undertaken 36 projects in Andhra Pradesh, with a combined investment of Rs 4,600 crore. Among these, 22 projects worth Rs 2,530 crore have been completed, while 14 projects worth Rs 2,070 crore are in various stages o

Ministry of Ports receives 29 proposals worth Rs 3,300 cr from Andhra
Updated On : 26 Jul 2024 | 7:01 PM IST

Two armed robberies reported in Indian ports, anchorages in H1 2024

The situation in India's ports and anchorages has remained relatively stable, with two incidents of armed robbery against ships reported from January to June 2024, a regional maritime agency said on Wednesday. Comparatively, there were three incidents in the Indian ports and anchorages last year, said Krishnaswamy Natarajan, executive director of the Singapore-based Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships in Asia. He pointed out that all such robberies involved stealing nominal items and in some cases engine spares and scrap metals which are in demand in the black market. A total of 12 incidents of armed robbery against ships took place in the Indian Ocean Region from January to June 2024, he told PTI on Wednesday at the released Half-Year Report (JanuaryJune 2024) on Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships (ARAS) in Asia by the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC). The majority of these incidents, 10, happened in Bangladesh ports and ..

Two armed robberies reported in Indian ports, anchorages in H1 2024
Updated On : 10 Jul 2024 | 3:54 PM IST

Tajpur port project: Adani awaits LoA, Bengal seeks clarity on MHA nod

West Bengal Industry Minister, Shashi Panja, said that there was a provisional letter of intent (LoI), which was given to APSEZ (Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone) last year

Tajpur port project: Adani awaits LoA, Bengal seeks clarity on MHA nod
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 10:14 PM IST

States, industry snub govt ports for private ones in coastal shipping

Between April and August, coastal cargo handled at state-owned ports increased by 1.3%, while it rose 21% at private ports

States, industry snub govt ports for private ones in coastal shipping
Updated On : 24 Sep 2023 | 10:12 PM IST

PSUs likely to get captive berths by nomination at major ports

Govt close to finalising changes to captive berth policy

PSUs likely to get captive berths by nomination at major ports
Updated On : 01 Sep 2023 | 8:50 PM IST

Sagar Samajik Sahayog: New CSR guidelines for ports in India unveiled

Ports in India will need allocate a specific percentage of their annual turnover for their corporate social responsibility projects

Sagar Samajik Sahayog: New CSR guidelines for ports in India unveiled
Updated On : 27 Jun 2023 | 7:54 PM IST

Review committee set to clear Rs 41,000 crore Nicobar Port project

On April 3, the Kolkata Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) put a two-month stay on any further work in the EC granted to the project

Review committee set to clear Rs 41,000 crore Nicobar Port project
Updated On : 18 Jun 2023 | 11:07 PM IST

Infrastructure AIFs in slow mode despite a govt push for new roads, ports

Commitments to such funds have grown significantly slower than overall AIF commitments

Infrastructure AIFs in slow mode despite a govt push for new roads, ports
Updated On : 13 Jun 2023 | 8:57 PM IST

Sonowal launches 'Sagar Samriddhi' system to track dredging activity

Currently, Cochin and Mumbai ports have adopted "Sagar Samriddhi" and New Mangalore Port and Deendayal Port are running the system on a trial basis

Sonowal launches 'Sagar Samriddhi' system to track dredging activity
Updated On : 09 Jun 2023 | 6:26 PM IST

Govt plans green fuel port usage, bunkering in net-zero target push

The ministry will also push for data monitoring based on environmental performance indicators

Govt plans green fuel port usage, bunkering in net-zero target push
Updated On : 10 May 2023 | 9:19 PM IST

Centre looks to close Chabahar port negotiations by end of FY23

With the international framework broadly agreed on, talks pick up the pace

Centre looks to close Chabahar port negotiations by end of FY23
Updated On : 13 Dec 2022 | 11:35 PM IST

South India ports log surge in traffic as ships skip crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Industry bodies said at least 10 per cent of normal cargo is being diverted from Sri Lanka to Indian ports due to multiple reasons like congestion and shortage in fuel availability

South India ports log surge in traffic as ships skip crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Updated On : 15 Jul 2022 | 5:58 PM IST

Union Minister asks ports to prepare plan to become mega ports by 2047

The three-day Chintan Baithak of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) chaired by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal concluded on Tuesday

Union Minister asks ports to prepare plan to become mega ports by 2047
Updated On : 29 Jun 2022 | 8:10 AM IST

Traffic movement at India's major ports rises 7% in FY22, says govt

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the statutory body in charge of the waterways in India under the ministry, transported a total of 105 million tonnes of cargo through national waterways

Traffic movement at India's major ports rises 7% in FY22, says govt
Updated On : 01 Apr 2022 | 8:32 PM IST