Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Growing global trade opportunities, diversifying its business across the supply chain and exploring smart innovation technologies were key strands of DP World’s operations in 2017 which included over USD 1 billion in capital expenditure year to date. A series of acquisitions, technology tie-ups and sustainable …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: The Chennai Port & Dock Officers’ Association has appealed to the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, to implement the already agreed steps to remove pay anomalies among staff working in port trusts without any delay. With a view to exert pressure on the Ministry, …

    Panaji: Port Wings News Network: Mormugao Port Trust Education society’s (MPTES) Deepvihar School organized its bi-annual sports meet. The Theme for the day was ‘Love Conquers All’. The Chief Guest for the function was Mr I. Jeyakumar, Chairman, Mormugao Port Trust and President, MPTES, Guest of Honour, Mr …

Cochin: Port Wings News Network: Cochin Port Trust and Indian Navy has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for utilizing the Q2-Q3 berths at Mattacherry wharf of Cochin Port for berthing Indian Navy ships. According to a media statement, the MoU was signed on 5 January 2018 on behalf …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: The major ports in India have recorded a growth of 3.64% and together handled 499.41 Million Tonnes of cargo during the period April to December, 2017 as against 481.87 Million Tonnes handled during the corresponding period of previous year. For the period from April- …

Cochin: Port Wings News Network: To make India attractive to cruise passengers and to promote cruise tourism in the country, Ministry of Home Affairs has at the request of Ministry of Shipping, exempted cruise tourists arriving with e-visa from the requirement of biometric enrolment for a period of three years …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: In recent years, a global reorientation of global trade towards the East, aided by developments under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, has reshaped the port infrastructure landscape. Even as port operators look to adjust to changing economic trends, geopolitical imperatives, demographic shifts and technological innovation, …

    New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Agreement between India and Myanmar on Land Border Crossing. The Agreement will facilitate regulation and harmonization of already existing free movement rights for people ordinarily residing in the border …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Coal imports have fallen from 217.78 Mte in 2014-15 to 203.95 Mte. in 2015-16 and further to 190.95 Mte. in 2016-17, Minister of Railways and Coal Mr Piyush Goyal said in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on 05 January. The …

Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: Continuing its growth trajectory, Indian Register of Shipping has concluded 2017 on a successful note with increased class fleet, growing global recognition, improved geographical presence and strengthened its capabilities through several new initiatives. Fleet Growth In line with its performance year after year, the classed …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd commenced the call of their weekly service, PIX 2 with the call of  MV SSL Kochi at Adani Ennore Container Terminal in Kamarajar Port on 4 January 2018. The other partner in the service is Shipping Corporation of India. The …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Summit Power International Pte. Ltd. (SPI), Singapore, on 5 January announced that its subsidiary, Summit LNG Terminal Co. (Pvt) Limited (Summit LNG) has awarded a 15-year contract to PSA Marine Bangladesh Pte. Ltd. (PSA Marine Bangladesh), a subsidiary of PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd (PSA Marine). …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation is in Singapore to inaugurate the ASEAN India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on 6 January 2018. According to a media statement, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every …

Cochin: Port Wings News Network: To make India attractive to cruise passengers and to promote cruise tourism in the country, Ministry of Home Affairs has at the request of Ministry of Shipping, exempted cruise tourists arriving with e-visa from the requirement of biometric enrolment for a period of three years …

Panaji: Port Wings News Network: The glorious moment for the Mormugao Port management came on 4 January 2018 when the original owners of the Costa Cruises Mr. Nicola Costa and Ms. Maria Alessandra Fantoni paid a surprise courtesy visit to the Mormugao Port Trust. Their surprise visit to the port …