Another US sanctions waiver for Iran port boosts India’s Afghanistan plan

India has secured an important extension from the US for the sanctions waiver regarding Chabahar Port, now valid until early next year. This port plays a pivotal role in enhancing India’s connectivity with Afghanistan and Central Asia, ensuring ongoing operations that bolster India’s strategic alliances in the area.

Global shipping major MSC highlights issues at Kerala’s Vizhinjam Port. The company has transshipped over 1.1 million TEUs using manual systems due to the absence of ICEGATE. Crew members cannot disembark due to a lack of immigration facilities. Standardized documentation across Indian ports is also needed. MSC sees significant opportunities in India’s maritime sector.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is making bold strides into the maritime domain with a groundbreaking agreement to develop a cutting-edge automated cargo evacuation system at Kandla port. This initiative aims to harness innovative technologies for enhanced operational efficiency, with DMRC overseeing its operations for the next quarter-century.

India’s major ports are set for a complete transformation by 2047. The government plans to shift all cargo handling to public-private partnerships. This move aims to boost efficiency and reduce turnaround times. Ports are also becoming green logistic hubs, developing green hydrogen capacity for production, bunkering, and exports. This initiative will create jobs and drive […]

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone has signed two MoUs with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority. APSEZ intends to invest Rs 26,500 crore in offshore projects and Rs 26,500 crore for a container terminal at Vadhavan Port. This significant participation signals a major development for the upcoming port. The MoUs represent an initial expression of interest, […]

Maharashtra is set to receive significant investment in its maritime sector. Adani Ports and JSW Infrastructure are leading the charge with major port expansions. Several other companies will also invest in shipbuilding and repair facilities. These agreements aim to boost cargo capacity and logistics along the state’s coastline. The investments highlight Maharashtra’s commitment to developing […]

India is set to significantly boost its maritime presence. The nation plans to handle one-third of global seaborne trade by 2047. This ambitious goal will be achieved through a fourfold increase in port capacity and the development of mega ports. Current port capacity has already doubled in the last decade. Inland waterways cargo transport has […]

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the USD 5 billion Great Nicobar Island Development Project will significantly boost India’s maritime trade, multiplying its global share in the sector. Speaking at the inauguration of India Maritime Week 2025, Shah said India’s democratic stability, naval strength, and strategic position between the Indo-Pacific and the Global […]

Maharashtra has signed 15 agreements totaling Rs 56,000 crore for maritime projects. These investments will expand port facilities and develop shipyards. Agreements include Adani Group’s Dighi port expansion and JSW Group’s Jaigad port development. A water taxi service will connect Navi Mumbai airport to Gateway of India. A new marina is also planned for Mumbai.

The Adani Group will invest Rs 42,500 crore to expand Dighi Port in Maharashtra. This is part of a larger Rs 56,000 crore investment across 15 agreements signed by the state government. These deals aim to boost port development, shipbuilding, and maritime infrastructure. The initiative seeks to make Maharashtra a maritime superpower.