Great Nicobar Island Gains 13th Major Port Status
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Bihar Inaugurates First Dry Port to Boost Exports
Summary: Bihar inaugurated its first dry port near Patna, aiming to boost exports and improve logistics infrastructure. Managed under a Public-Private Partnership, the port streamlines…
Indian Navy Hosts Goa Maritime Symposium 2024
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Port Blair Renamed Sri Vijaya Puram
The Indian government, led by Union Minister Amit Shah, announced the renaming of Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram, reflecting Prime Minister Modi’s vision to…
Vadhvan Port Project Foundation Stone
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Vadhvan Port in Palghar, Maharashtra, on August 30, 2024. The ₹76,000 crore project aims to…
Visakhapatnam Port Ranks 19th in Global Efficiency Index
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Age Restriction on Ships- Norms, Purpose & Criticisms
This year, the D G Shipping issued a notification to introduce age restriction norms for ships of different categories. While the norms are being prom…
Infrastructure sector in India
Recently, the Government of India announced the launching of a Rs 100 lakh crore Gati Shakti master plan. It is believed to be the third major step af…
