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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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Terminal-wise Port Dwell Time

December 26, 2025 | Data & Statistics, Knowledge Centre

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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Monthly Dwell Time Performance of Container Freight Stations

December 9, 2025 | Data & Statistics, Knowledge Centre

During the month of October 2025, Jawaharlal Nehru Port recorded lowest dwell time for container freight stations for import cycle.

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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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Terminal-wise container cargo handled

November 12, 2025 | Data & Statistics, Knowledge Centre

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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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.

Share of Inbound and Outbound Cargo

October 13, 2025 | Data & Statistics, Knowledge Centre

Share of inbound and outbound cargo carried by road and railways through major ports is as follows:

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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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Terminal-wise Port Dwell Time

September 12, 2025 | Data & Statistics, Knowledge Centre

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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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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National Waterways in Maharashtra

August 13, 2025 | Data & Statistics, Knowledge Centre

The government of India has declared 15 national waterways in Maharashtra through National Waterways Act, 2016.

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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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Under implementation Sagarmala projects

July 18, 2025 | Data & Statistics, Knowledge Centre

Key under implementation Sagarmala projects across Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

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Fleet Size of Indian Shipping Industry

July 11, 2025 | Data & Statistics, Knowledge Centre

India has a fleet strength of 1,545 vessels with 13.50 million gross tonnage (GT) in 2024.

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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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Terminal-wise Port Dwell Time

June 13, 2025 | Data & Statistics, Knowledge Centre

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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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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Cargo-wise traffic at Jawaharlal Nehru and Chennai Port

May 14, 2025 | Data & Statistics, Knowledge Centre

The containers handled maximum traffic at Jawaharlal Nehru Port with a share of about 92.6 per cent, in April 2025.

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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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Terminal-wise Port Dwell Time

April 17, 2025 | Data & Statistics, Knowledge Centre

During the month of February 2025, the Haldia has the longest port dwell time during both import cycle and export cycle.

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

Terminal-wise Port Dwell Time

Monthly Dwell Time Performance of Container Freight Stations

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

Terminal-wise container cargo handled

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

Share of Inbound and Outbound Cargo

Maritime Modernisation: Increasing emphasis on tech-driven development

Terminal-wise Port Dwell Time

Industry perspective on growing focus on efficiency and sustainability

National Waterways in Maharashtra

Sustainable Routes: Assessing ports’ potential as green hydrogen hubs

Under implementation Sagarmala projects

Fleet Size of Indian Shipping Industry

Streamlining Processes: Towards an integrated and transparent customs ecosystem

Terminal-wise Port Dwell Time

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

Cargo-wise traffic at Jawaharlal Nehru and Chennai Port

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

Terminal-wise Port Dwell Time

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