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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launches Maritime Reform Utsav to mark 12 years of reforms
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (424+ words) Published On: May 25, 2026 Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal convened a high-level review meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Mo PSW), presenting a comprehensive reform roadmap to accelerate India's maritime transformation in accordance…...
Japan delegation discusses maritime cooperation at Deendayal Port Kandla
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (184+ words) Published On: May 27, 2026 A Japanese delegation visited the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla on Wednesday and participated in a meeting led by Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of the DPA and Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME). The meeting…...
India launches Logistics Port Performance Index and four digital maritime reforms
18+ hour, 5+ min ago (381+ words) Published On: May 29, 2026 The LPPI, developed under the Sagar Aankalan framework, is a national benchmarking tool that assesses and aims to improve the operational performance of Indian ports. It is aligned with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, Maritime…...
Vizhinjam International Seaport handles 2 million TEUs in 18 months, fastest among Indian ports
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (391+ words) Published On: May 28, 2026 The port began trial operations in July 2024 and was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2025. The previous landmark of 1 million TEUs was crossed in August 2025, demonstrating a rapid increase in operational capacity over a…...
Parliamentary committee to discuss West Asia crisis impact on India's maritime trade
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (151+ words) Published On: May 25, 2026 The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture, chaired by Janata Dal (United) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha, will convene on Monday to hear from the Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways regarding the…...
India to add 62 vessels with Rs 51, 383 crore funding in 2026-27
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (504+ words) Published On: Apr 29, 2026 The Government of India is progressing a plan to add 62 vessels in the financial year 2026-27, supported by an allocation of Rs 51, 383 crore, aimed at enhancing the country's maritime self-reliance, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways stated…...
Cabinet approves ship repair facility in Gujarat to enhance maritime capabilities
3+ week, 3+ day ago (272+ words) Published On: May 5, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Cabinet has approved the establishment of a world-class Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar, Gujarat, aimed at strengthening India's maritime capabilities and enhancing its position in the global ship repair market....
INS Sunayna strengthens maritime ties between India and Singapore
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (318+ words) Published On: Apr 28, 2026 Upon arrival, the ship received a warm welcome that highlighted the strong maritime relationship between India and Singapore. India's High Commissioner to Singapore, Dr Shilpak Ambule, engaged with the crew onboard and commended their efforts in enhancing…...
Mo Us to boost maritime education and careers in India
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (333+ words) Published On: Apr 24, 2026 Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal emphasised the potential of India's maritime sector to drive economic growth as two significant Memoranda of Understanding (Mo Us) were signed at the Delhi School of Economics on…...
Kandla Port advances methanol bunkering for green maritime transition
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (106+ words) Published On: Apr 9, 2026 Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, described the development as evidence of India's firm commitment to sustainable maritime growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. The Union Minister stated that the development would enhance…...