News & Developments

Adani Ports launches India’s first ‘Port of Refuge’ to enhance maritime safety

March 30, 2026

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has operationalised India’s first “Port of Refuge” (PoR), creating a formal system to assist ships in distress and handle maritime emergencies.

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PSA Mumbai commences new JJS Feeder Service

March 27, 2026
In principle approval given to list Kamarajar Port through an IPO

March 26, 2026

Project Updates

MoPSW approves redevelopment of berth no. 9 at New Mangalore Port

March 30, 2026

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has approved the redevelopment of berth no. 9 at New Mangalore Port to enhance liquid bulk cargo handling and improve maritime efficiency.

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Under Bidding

RfQ cum RfP bid due date extended for Integrated Development of Outer Terminal & Berth No. 11, 12 at HDC in West Bengal

March 30, 2026

The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) has extended the Request for Qualification (RfQ) cum Request for Proposal (RfP) bids for…

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Traffic Trends

Non-Major Ports

March 24, 2026

This section highlights commodity-wise traffic at non-major ports.

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Non-Major Ports

March 24, 2026
Major Ports

March 20, 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

Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy supports 456 vessels worth Rs 197.48 billion

March 16, 2026

Under the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy (SBFAP), the Government of India has granted in-principle approval for 288 shipbuilding contracts worth Rs 197.48 billion, covering the construction of 456 vessels across Indian shipyards.

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Tamil Nadu unveils Shipbuilding Policy 2026 to promote green vessels and maritime technology

March 9, 2026
Rs 92.8 billion scheme to be introduced to develop water metro systems

February 9, 2026

Data & Statistics

Trends in Trade Flows

March 6, 2026

The table presents export and import volumes handled by Indian ports during July–September 2024-25 and July–September 2025-26, along with the quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) percentage change.

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