Vadhavan Port to add 23.2 million TEUs to India’s maritime capacity

July 22, 2025 6:34 PM

Vadhavan Port to add 23.2 million TEUs to India’s maritime capacity

The Vadhavan Port, a major infrastructure initiative located on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), is expected to significantly boost India’s container handling capacity by 23.2 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit). The development of this deep-draft port is set to strengthen India’s position as a leading global maritime hub. The project is not only focused on enhancing port infrastructure but is also creating avenues for skill development and livelihood generation...

INDIA ADVANCES IMEEC TRADE CORRIDOR WITH KEY UAE DISCUSSIONS

March 3, 2025 7:34 PM

INDIA ADVANCES IMEEC TRADE CORRIDOR WITH KEY UAE DISCUSSIONS

The ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEEC) gained significant momentum following high-level discussions between Indian and UAE officials in Abu Dhabi this week, marking a major step forward for the transcontinental connectivity project. A delegation led by T.K. Ramachandaran, Secretary of India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, held talks with Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports. The Indian delegation included Ambassador Sunjay Sudhir and senior officials fro...

PM Modi meets UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed to strengthen bilateral ties

December 13, 2024 10:22 AM

PM Modi meets UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed to strengthen bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a meeting with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to enhance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE. During the meeting, PM Modi conveyed his warm regards to the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He expressed satisfaction with the frequent high-level visits between the two nations, noting particularly the visit of Sheikh...