Adani’s Vizhinjam port achieves major milestone, hits 1 million TEUs

Adani Group’s Vizhinjam International Seaport has achieved a major milestone. The port handled over 1 million TEUs in nine months. Kerala’s Minister for Ports, V N Vasavan, marked this achievement at a ceremony. Vizhinjam has welcomed over 460 vessels since its launch in December 2024. The port exceeded initial projections. It is reshaping India’s maritime […]

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced plans to explore launching a dedicated satellite or acquiring a transponder to bolster India’s maritime governance and port management. This initiative aims to enhance vessel traffic monitoring, improve navigational safety, and strengthen disaster preparedness along India’s coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Adani Ports is investing Rs 600 crore to develop a 70-acre logistics park in Kochi, Kerala. This project, under the Invest in Kerala initiative, aims to transform the state into a major logistics and industrial hub. The development signifies a crucial advancement in strengthening Kerala’s infrastructure and economic capabilities.

Andhra Pradesh government is planning to develop three major ports. Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board and APM Terminals signed an agreement for this project. The project investment is nine thousand crore rupees. The ports to be developed are Ramayapatnam, Machilipatnam and Mulapeta. This project will generate ten thousand direct jobs. Andhra Pradesh aims to become the […]

The Parliament has approved the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, aiming to elevate India’s maritime operations to global standards. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted that the bill will bring discipline to port operations, aligning with international best practices and environmental standards.

Kolkata Port inaugurated its first public-private partnership terminal at Khidderpore Docks, a Rs 190 crore project by Century Ports Ltd. Equipped with modern technology, the terminal aims to handle 1.65 lakh TEUs of containers and 3.3 lakh tonnes of cargo. This 30-year concession agreement is expected to boost cargo movement and modernize the dock system.

Deendayal Port Authority Kandla is spearheading initiatives to foster the growth of methanol, green ammonia, and green hydrogen sectors, aiming for a prominent position on the global maritime stage. Declared a green hydrogen hub, DPA Kandla is actively promoting a green hydrogen ecosystem, with major industrial partners establishing giga-scale plants.

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) has awarded a Rs 343.58 crore PPP project to Ganges Bulk Terminal Pvt. Ltd. for mechanizing berth No. 5 at Haldia Dock Complex. This initiative aims to enhance cargo handling efficiency, targeting 5 million metric tonnes of dry bulk cargo annually by December 2027. The project will boost eastern […]