New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Mumbai Port Authority celebrated its 154th Foundation Day on Thursday and as part of celebrations presented 63 projects with a combined value of Rs 5,028.17 crore across three phases, an official statement said.These projects include seven for inauguration worth Rs 132.29 crore, 34 for foundation‑stone laying totalling Rs 1,354.59 crore and 22 projects for announcements worth Rs 3,541.29 crore, the statement from Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said.Senior p…
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New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that nearly 90 per cent of backlog cargo at major ports has been cleared, following swift intervention and continuous monitoring by the government amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.Chairing a high-level review meeting with senior officials and port authorities, Sonowal said coordinated and proactive measures helped stabilise operations quickly, ensuring minimal impact on India’s…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) In a significant achievement for India’s maritime sector, the country’s major ports have collectively handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during FY 2025-26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to mark National Maritime Day.This reflects a year-on-year growth of 7.06 per cent, reaffirming the sector’s strong recovery and sustained growth trajectory driven by transformative …