Container cargo surge propels Kolkata Port’s April’25 growth at 45%

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, has emerged as the top-performing major port in India for April 2025, showcasing an impressive 45.32% year-on-year increase in cargo throughput. The port handled 5.967 MMT of cargo, driven by a significant 31.18% surge in container traffic, reaching 75,716 TEUs.

India has officially banned Pakistan-flagged ships from its ports. The ban follows a terror attack in Kashmir. India also prohibited imports from Pakistan. This includes goods entering via third countries. Trade between the two nations was already limited. Tensions previously escalated after the 2019 Pulwama attack. India has also downgraded diplomatic ties. Pakistan has taken […]

Adani Group launched Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport. Karan Adani aims to make it the most efficient port globally. Phase 2 is expected to complete by 2028. The port will reduce reliance on foreign transshipment. It targets a 25-30 per cent reduction in logistics costs. Adani also highlighted the role of their ports in the […]

Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala on Friday. This marks a significant step for India’s maritime presence. Adani Ports built the deep-sea port with government partnership. The project cost Rs 8,867 crore. Security is heightened after recent terror attacks. Opposition leaders are likely to boycott the event. They criticize organizers for […]

Prime Minister Modi inaugurates the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, India’s first transshipment hub, built with an investment of Rs 8,867 crore. Strategically located near major shipping routes, it aims to reduce reliance on foreign ports and rival Colombo and Dubai. The port features advanced infrastructure and AI-powered systems, marking a new era in India’s […]

Prime Minister Modi launched the second phase of Adani Group’s Vizhinjam port in Kerala, a project set to attract $1.1 billion in additional investment and triple capacity. Strategically located near key shipping routes, the port aims to reduce India’s reliance on foreign ports like Colombo and boost cargo movement across Adani’s network, potentially transforming India’s […]

Vizhinjam International Seaport is now open in India. Karan Adani says it will handle all Indian transshipment cargo within a year. The goal is to cut logistics costs by 30 percent. The port aims to reduce reliance on foreign ports like Singapore and Dubai. APSEZ is also looking at expansion in Southeast Asia and East […]

Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport. He said its capacity would triple. Modi highlighted that India lost revenue due to foreign transshipment. He emphasized that Indian money would now benefit India. He praised the PPP model for port development. Modi noted the collaboration between the Adani Group and the Kerala government.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissions the Vizhinjam International Seaport, positioning Kerala as a key player in global maritime trade. Developed by Adani Ports under a public-private partnership, the port aims to reduce India’s reliance on foreign transshipment hubs like Colombo. Vizhinjam, India’s first dedicated transshipment port, boasts advanced technology and strategic location, attracting major shipping […]

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd partners with Wheel & Time Shipping Transport Logistics to introduce a F.A.S.T. logistics facility at its Pipavav shipyard. This 600-acre site, equipped with advanced infrastructure, aims to streamline the entire value chain from fabrication to transportation. The collaboration targets key sectors, enabling clients to focus on innovation and project […]