Region-wise container movement trends
Port dwell time of containers based on container entry and exit type.
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Views of Jassar S.M.: “Cochin Port is adopting a combination of technological upgrades and cost-efficient strategies”
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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Read MoreUpdate on under implementation projects
Details of coastal community development projects funded under Sagarmala
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Read MoreViews of Captain S. Divakar: “DCI has long served as the backbone of India’s dredging industry”
India’s maritime sector is a vital driver of economic growth, anchored by over 11,000 km of coastline, 12 major ports, and more than 200 minor and intermediate port facilities.
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Read MoreTerminal-wise Port Dwell Time
During the month of November 2025, Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal and NSDT Terminal has the shortest port dwell time during import cycle and export cycle, respectively.
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Read MoreMonthly Dwell Time Performance of Container Freight Stations
During the month of October 2025, Jawaharlal Nehru Port recorded lowest dwell time for container freight stations for import cycle.
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Read MoreViews of Sarbananda Sonowal: “The overarching goal is to enhance the maritime sector’s global competitiveness”
The ports and shipping sector plays an essential role in the country’s economy. The current momentum reflects sustainable and inclusive growth.
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Read MoreTerminal-wise container cargo handled
Container terminals in the country handled a total container traffic of 6.45 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during April-June period of FY 2025-26,…
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Read MoreViews of H.N. Aswath: “The need of the hour is to substantially increase port capacity”
India’s maritime sector is undergoing a holistic transformation, positioning itself as a critical engine for economic growth, industrialisation, and global trade connectivity.
Read MoreShare of Inbound and Outbound Cargo
Share of inbound and outbound cargo carried by road and railways through major ports is as follows:
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Read MoreMaritime Modernisation: Increasing emphasis on tech-driven development
As India progresses towards its ambition of becoming a $5 trillion economy, the ports and shipping sector has emerged as a key pillar of support.
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Read MoreTerminal-wise Port Dwell Time
During the month of July 2025, Gateway Terminals and Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal has the shortest port dwell time during import cycle and export cycle, respectively.
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Read MoreIndustry perspective on growing focus on efficiency and sustainability
The Indian maritime sector plays a critical role in its expanding trade economy. As the country advances its position as a global economic player,
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Read MoreNational Waterways in Maharashtra
The government of India has declared 15 national waterways in Maharashtra through National Waterways Act, 2016.
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Read MoreSustainable Routes: Assessing ports’ potential as green hydrogen hubs
Over time, ports have transformed from simple logistical points to influential hubs at the forefront of the global energy transition.
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Read MoreUnder implementation Sagarmala projects
Key under implementation Sagarmala projects across Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
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Read MoreFleet Size of Indian Shipping Industry
India has a fleet strength of 1,545 vessels with 13.50 million gross tonnage (GT) in 2024.
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Read MoreStreamlining Processes: Towards an integrated and transparent customs ecosystem
Over the past three decades, Indian customs has undergone a remarkable transformation from a paper-driven, manual system to a technology-led, digitally empowered trade facilitator.
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Read MoreTerminal-wise Port Dwell Time
During the month of May 2025, the Haldia and Adani International Container Terminal Private Limited has the longest port dwell time during import cycle and export cycle, respectively.
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Read MoreViews of Krishna B. Kotak: “The port sector must undergo a transformation”
India’s ports play a critical role in the global supply chain and are central to the country’s broader vision of enhancing its infrastructure.
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