The approval of the ambitious port project in Kolkata reflects a significant stride in enhancing maritime infrastructure.

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata set for transformative expansion

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has given the nod to a groundbreaking project, the reconstruction of Berth No 8 and mechanisation of Berth Nos 7 and 8 at…

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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal introduces groundbreaking MSW and MMD modules for India's maritime sector.

Union Minister Sonowal unveils digital maritime advancements

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, Sarbananda Sonowal, unveiled two groundbreaking digital modules under the SagarSetu (NLP-Marine) platform. The Maritime Single Window (MSW) and the Mercantile Maritime…

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APM Terminals collaborates with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority to spearhead the development of the Vadhavan mega port in Maharashtra.

APM Terminals and JNPA unite for Vadhavan mega port development

At the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024, APM Terminals, a global leader in container terminal operations, and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) inked a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signaling a…

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West Bengal to receive investment of Rs 1 Trillion in maritime sector

West Bengal to receive investment of Rs 1 Trillion in maritime sector

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal attended a roadshow which was organised by Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMPK) for the ensuing Global Maritime India Summit,…

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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis holds joint review of port-related Sagarmala projects

Sonowal, Fadnavis hold joint review of port-related Sagarmala projects

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal had a joint review meeting with Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister, Maharashtra. During this meeting Sonowal and Fadnavis took a detailed…

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Ports and Shipping Ministry to give financial support for promoting green shipping

Ports and Shipping Ministry to give financial support for promoting green shipping

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) announced that it will provide 30 per cent financial support for the promotion of green shipping and a single-window portal will be developed…

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Union Minister inaugurates centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts Discovery Campus

Sonowal inaugurates National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Discovery Campus of the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts at IITM, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The centre…

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Centre allocates Rs 1 lakh crore for 100 critical port connectivity projects

Centre allocates Rs 1 lakh crore for 100 critical port connectivity projects

The Centre has earmarked over Rs 1 lakh crore for 100 critical port connectivity projects under the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan, according to Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways…

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Centre to develop 23 river systems for cargo and vessel movement

Centre to develop 23 river systems for cargo and vessel movement

The Central Government will develop 23 river systems for cargo and passenger vessel movement, aiming for greater use of inland waterways as a cheaper mode of transport, Union Minister for…

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Sonowal directs Paradip port to expand capacity to 500 MMTPA by 2030

Sonowal directs Paradip port to expand capacity to 500 MMTPA by 2030

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed projects of Paradip Port and gave directions to the Port for augmenting its capacity to 500 MMTPA (Million Metric Tonne…

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Shipping route to connect India’s North-East with West Bengal

Shipping route to connect India’s North-East with West Bengal

India has begun to build a new shipping route through Bangladesh to connect its North-Eastern with West Bengal regions, India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said. Work…

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New Model Concession Agreement-2021 for PPP projects for major ports

New Model Concession Agreement-2021 for PPP projects for major ports

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced the revised Model Concession Agreement (MCA) – 2021 for PPP projects at major ports. The new MCA will be applicable…

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PPP-led Synergies can accelerate the growth of India’s Maritime sector: Sarbananda Sonowal

PPP-led synergies can accelerate the growth of India’s maritime sector: Sarbananda Sonowal

Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India and Minister of AYUSH, Government of India, visited Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), one of India’s premier…

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Vikram Solar commissions Kolkata Port Trust’s first solar project

Vikram Solar commissions Kolkata Port Trust’s first solar project

Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and a prominent EPC solar solutions provider, commissioned a 1 Megawatt (MW) solar plant for Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT), The Syama Prasad…

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Two bridges will be constructed in Assam

Two new bridges will be constructed over the Brahmaputra river in Assam connecting north and south banks of the river. This was informed by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal after…

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