News & Developments

Vizhinjam Port gets custom status for mid-sized ships and cruises

February 5, 2026

Vizhinjam Port in Kerala has been officially notified as a customs port for its seaward wharf, allowing mid-sized vessels and smaller cruise ships from foreign countries to dock and operate.

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VOC Port posts steady growth, handles 35.97 mt cargo during April-January FY 2025-26

February 4, 2026
Union Government signs MoU to establish Bharat Container Shipping Line

February 4, 2026

Project Updates

IRFC signs MoU for funding Outer Harbour Development Project at V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu

February 4, 2026

The Indian Railways Finance Corporation (IRFC) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with V.O. …

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Digha-Kanganghat stretch of Patna Water Metro in Bihar to commence operations in April

February 3, 2026
MbPA, GoM to form SPA for mega shipbuilding cluster in Maharashtra

February 3, 2026

Under Bidding

RfP bids invited for Mechanisation of SQB at Paradip Port in Odisha

January 29, 2026

Paradip Port Authority (PPA) invited Request for Proposal (RfP) bids for…

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Bids invited for consultancy services under Kochi Water Metro Project in Kerala

January 22, 2026
Bothra Shipping, JSWIL submit bids for Integrated Development of Outer Container Terminal, Berths 1 to 5 at KDS, SMPK in West Bengal

January 21, 2026

Traffic Trends

Major Ports

January 30, 2026

This section highlights commodity-wise traffic at major ports, break of commodities and container traffic.

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Major Ports

January 30, 2026
Non-Major Ports

January 30, 2026

Project Pipeline

Project Pipeline Analysis

December 8, 2025

An interactive tool highlighting upcoming opportunities across the ports sector.

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Industry Insights

Views of Jassar S.M.: “Cochin Port is adopting a combination of technological upgrades and cost-efficient strategies”

February 3, 2026

The dredging sector plays a critical role in maintaining and expanding port infrastructure, ensuring that ports can accommodate larger vessels, enhance navigability and improve overall operational efficiency.

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Policy

MoPSW receives Rs 51.65 billion under Union Budget 2026-27

February 2, 2026

Under the Union Budget FY 2026-27, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has received an allocation of Rs 51.65 billion (budget estimate).

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