Indian port workers refuse to handle weapons shipments to Israel

The Water Transport Workers Federation of India refuses weaponized cargoes, calls for ceasefire and solidarity with peace campaigners. Hamas’s attack caused deaths in Israel and Gaza, leading to labor shortages. Israeli military called reservists and imposed an entry ban on Palestinian laborers.

The Union Environment Ministry has granted approval for the Rs 76,000 crore Vadhavan Port, which will now be presented to the Cabinet for final approval, as stated by Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. Vadhavan Port Projects Ltd. (VPPL), a special purpose vehicle (SPV) with 74% stake held by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) […]

The Warehousing & Logistics sector saw a rise in absorption, recording 37.8 million sq ft in 2023, a 21% increase from the previous year. Despite a 65% decline in investments in 2023, reaching USD 646 million, absorption surpassed the 2019 pre-pandemic level by 15%. Third-party logistics companies accounted for 44% of overall absorption, followed by […]

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has been ranked first in four global rating agencies for its climate actions and environmental performance. The company secured a ‘leadership band’ in CDP Climate Assessment 2023, first in the environmental dimension by S&P Global CSA 2023, and top rank in the marine ports sector by Sustainalytics.

India is drafting stringent standard operating protocols (SOPs) for the approval of new ports, aiming to regulate the growth of the maritime sector. The emphasis will be on fully utilizing the capacity of existing ports before approving new ones. These SOPs aim to ensure structured growth of Indian ports and safeguard investments made in setting […]

The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has given a go-ahead to the All-Weather Deep Draft Greenfield Vadhavan Mega Port. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) is planning to develop this project through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) with the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB).

JSW Infra, India’s second largest private port operator, plans to spend ₹6,000-7,000 crore over 3-4 years to increase its annual cargo handling capacity by over 40% to 250 million tonnes. The bulk of investment will be on two greenfield port projects in Karnataka and Odisha as well as the expansion of a cargo terminal. JSW […]

Ship classification societies such as Lloyd’s Register certifies ships for sea worthiness by providing classification and compliance services to the marine and offshore industries, helping ship owners design, construct, operate, and decommission their assets safely as per environmental expectations. This is done by framing rules that are referred to as ‘class rules’.

The new scheme by the Centre aims to support retrofitting existing ships with a Green Hydrogen propulsion system. It will also fund the creation of bunkering facilities in ports. The scheme falls under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with a budget of Rs 115 crores till 2025-26. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways will […]