India accelerates inland waterways push with record cargo growth and expansion plans

April 27, 2026 5:47 PM

India accelerates inland waterways push with record cargo growth and expansion plans

India is steadily transforming its vast network of rivers, canals and backwaters into a modern, efficient and sustainable transport backbone, with inland waterways emerging as a key pillar of the country’s logistics and economic strategy. Backed by strong policy support and rising investments, the sector is witnessing rapid growth in cargo movement, infrastructure development and tourism potential. With 111 National Waterways spanning 20,187 kilometres across 23 states and four Union Territor...

1,500 MT high-value cargo transported to Pandu via inland waterways

March 25, 2026 1:53 PM

1,500 MT high-value cargo transported to Pandu via inland waterways

A high-value cargo consignment of around 1,500 metric tonnes has been successfully transported from Kolkata to Pandu in Guwahati via the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route, underscoring the growing efficiency of inland waterways in India. The shipment, dispatched by Tata Steel Limited for Larsen & Toubro Limited, comprised 23,980 bags of granulated blast furnace slag weighing approximately 1,199 metric tonnes, along with 300 metric tonnes of TMT bars. The cargo was transported using tug MV Tri...

PM Narendra Modi to take part in India Maritime Week in Mumbai: Sarbananda Sonowal

September 2, 2025 9:25 PM

PM Narendra Modi to take part in India Maritime Week in Mumbai: Sarbananda Sonowal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the upcoming India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai from October 27–31 and deliver the keynote address at the Global Maritime CEO Forum, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced on Tuesday. Speaking at the Water Voyage Northeast 2025 conference in Guwahati, Sonowal described the event as a historic opportunity to showcase India’s maritime strength, with participation expected from over 100 countries and more ...