APM Terminals Pipavav signs 25-yr pact with CleanMax to source power

APM Terminals Pipavav partnered with CleanMax for a 25-year hybrid energy deal. The project combines 3.50 MW of wind and 1.06 MWp of solar power. This will supply the port with approximately 54 lakh kWh of electricity annually. The project aims to reduce carbon emissions by 3,822 metric tonnes yearly. APM Terminals Pipavav aims to […]

India will soon introduce two new shipping bills in parliament. These aim to grow coastal shipping and ease regulations. The bills address international obligations and domestic trade aspects. They will help integrate coastal and inland waterways. The government wants to increase India’s coastal shipping share. New provisions also support abandoned seafarers and simplify ship registration.

India is striving to secure a position among the top 10 global ship manufacturers by 2030, with aspirations of reaching the top five by 2047. The nation’s robust maritime sector, handling a significant portion of its trade, is key to this ambition. India’s strategic location on global shipping routes and its growing cargo handling capacity […]

India is launching a ₹30,000 crore Maritime Development Fund to bolster its shipbuilding industry and aims to lead the world in ship recycling by 2030. The government is also planning three mega shipbuilding clusters and extending financial assistance programs to support the industry’s growth.

The Chennai-Vladivostok maritime corridor is now open, cutting the time it takes to ship goods between India and Russia’s Far East by more than two weeks. Container ships carrying crude oil, metal, and textiles have already begun arriving in Indian ports.

The Karnataka Maritime Board has invited bids for the construction of a deepwater port at Pavinakakurve village. Estimated to cost Rs 3048 crore, the port will have a cargo handling capacity of 14 MTPA, expandable to 40 MTPA. The port will manage various commodities, including iron ore, coal, and LNG, and will feature berthing facilities […]

IIT Guwahati’s Technology Innovation Hub and the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) successfully conducted India’s first training and certification program in underwater welding and deep diving. The program, held at the Neel Diving Academy in Kochi, provided participants with theoretical and practical training, culminating in certification upon successful completion of rigorous underwater welding exercises and […]

India is planning a massive investment of Rs 80 lakh crore in its maritime sector, aiming to increase port capacity and boost shipbuilding. The goal is to achieve a port handling capacity of 10,000 million metric tons annually by 2047.

Uber India unveiled new safety features for its drivers, including SOS integration, helmet selfies, and a preference option for women riders to choose female drivers. The company also announced incentives for drivers who register on the e-Shram portal, supporting the government’s initiative for gig worker security.

The Indian government is considering granting infrastructure status to the entire shipping sector. This move would provide the industry with access to financial assistance and concessions, boosting the indigenous shipping industry. The finance ministry is currently consulting with banks and financial institutions before a final decision is made.