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Views of Captain S. Divakar: “DCI has long served as the backbone of India’s dredging industry”

January 7, 2026 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

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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Views of Sarbananda Sonowal: “The overarching goal is to enhance the maritime sector’s global competitiveness”

December 1, 2025 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

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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Views of H.N. Aswath: “The need of the hour is to substantially increase port capacity”

November 4, 2025 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

India’s maritime sector is undergoing a holistic transformation, positioning itself as a critical engine for economic growth, industrialisation, and global trade connectivity.

Maritime Modernisation: Increasing emphasis on tech-driven development

October 6, 2025 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

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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Industry perspective on growing focus on efficiency and sustainability

September 2, 2025 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

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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Sustainable Routes: Assessing ports’ potential as green hydrogen hubs

August 5, 2025 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

Over time, ports have transformed from simple logistical points to influential hubs at the forefront of the global energy transition.

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Streamlining Processes: Towards an integrated and transparent customs ecosystem

July 2, 2025 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

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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Views of Krishna B. Kotak: “The port sector must undergo a transformation”

June 3, 2025 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

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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Views of Unmesh Sharad Wagh: “Vadhvan Port represents a significant leap forward for India’s maritime industry”

May 7, 2025 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

India’s port sector is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by rapid digitalisation, sustainable initiatives, infrastructure development and enhanced productivity.

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Sustainable Pathway: Roadmap for the maritime industry

April 4, 2025 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

The ports and shipping sector plays an essential role in the country’s economy and is one of the most energy-efficient modes of transport.

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Charting Growth: Government support key to revitalising the shipping industry

February 13, 2025 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

In the past few years, especially post-Covid, the sector has witnessed a disruption in global supply chain arrangements.

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Exploring PPP-HAM for dredging and reclamation projects

January 14, 2025 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

The hybrid annuity model (HAM) under public-private partnership (PPP) has significant potential to boost investment in maritime sector.

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Views of Capt. S. Divakar: “DCI’s vision is to transform itself into a global player in integrated dredging services”

December 6, 2024 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

With increasing economies of scale, the size of vessels is growing, transshipment hubs are being constructed and modernisation of infrastructure is taking place.

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Views of H.N. Aswath: “Our main focus is to boost the dredging capacity”

November 14, 2024 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

In recent times, the drastic change in climatic conditions has moved the Indian government to focus on sustainable and efficient infrastructure development.

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Dredging Demand: Insights into India’s maritime growth and challenges

October 18, 2024 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

The Indian maritime sector is witnessing rapid expansion, with plans to increase port capacity to 10,000 million tonnes by 2047.

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Interview with Sarbananda Sonowal

October 8, 2024 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

The Indian ports and shipping sector has witnessed significant transformation and growth over the years.

Advancements in Dredging

September 13, 2024 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

Technology advancements are evolving dredging industry. The real-time monitoring and improved surveying and mapping techniques, are making dredging operations…

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Blue Economy Roadmap: Key initiatives under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047

August 9, 2024 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

To provide a fillip to the blue economy, the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 was launched in October 2023.

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Project Showcase: Port Upgradation, Modernisation and Mechanisation

July 19, 2024 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

Over the past few years, several state-of-the-art technologies and mechanised systems have been adopted to accelerate growth and improve overall port performance in India.

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Smart Ports: Improving operations through digital initiatives

July 5, 2024 | Industry Insights, Knowledge Centre

The ports in India are leveraging advanced technologies to enhance their operational efficiency.

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Category: Industry Insights

Views of Captain S. Divakar: “DCI has long served as the backbone of India’s dredging industry”

Views of Sarbananda Sonowal: “The overarching goal is to enhance the maritime sector’s global competitiveness”

Views of H.N. Aswath: “The need of the hour is to substantially increase port capacity”

Maritime Modernisation: Increasing emphasis on tech-driven development

Industry perspective on growing focus on efficiency and sustainability

Sustainable Routes: Assessing ports’ potential as green hydrogen hubs

Streamlining Processes: Towards an integrated and transparent customs ecosystem

Views of Krishna B. Kotak: “The port sector must undergo a transformation”

Views of Unmesh Sharad Wagh: “Vadhvan Port represents a significant leap forward for India’s maritime industry”

Sustainable Pathway: Roadmap for the maritime industry

Charting Growth: Government support key to revitalising the shipping industry

Exploring PPP-HAM for dredging and reclamation projects

Views of Capt. S. Divakar: “DCI’s vision is to transform itself into a global player in integrated dredging services”

Views of H.N. Aswath: “Our main focus is to boost the dredging capacity”

Dredging Demand: Insights into India’s maritime growth and challenges

Interview with Sarbananda Sonowal

Advancements in Dredging

Blue Economy Roadmap: Key initiatives under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047

Project Showcase: Port Upgradation, Modernisation and Mechanisation

Smart Ports: Improving operations through digital initiatives

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