Major ports handle record 915 million tonnes cargo in FY26, surpass target

April 5, 2026 4:05 PM

Major ports handle record 915 million tonnes cargo in FY26, surpass target

India’s major ports have recorded a strong performance in the financial year 2025–26, collectively handling 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) said on Sunday. The cargo throughput marks a year-on-year growth of 7.06 per cent, reflecting improved efficiency, capacity expansion, and sustained momentum in the maritime sector. The achievement is seen as a key milestone in advancing India’s ambition...

Centre approves Rs 472 crore road over bridge to boost Tuna-Tekra port connectivity

March 19, 2026 12:10 PM

Centre approves Rs 472 crore road over bridge to boost Tuna-Tekra port connectivity

The Union government has approved a ₹472 crore project to construct a Road Over Bridge (ROB) along with associated infrastructure at Tuna-Tekra, in a move aimed at strengthening port connectivity and improving cargo evacuation. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the project will play a key role in enhancing logistics efficiency and supporting India’s growing maritime sector under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The project includes the ...

Centre clears Rs 797 crore green hydrogen jetty project at Paradip Port to boost clean energy logistics

February 27, 2026 12:16 PM

Centre clears Rs 797 crore green hydrogen jetty project at Paradip Port to boost clean energy logistics

The Centre has approved a ₹797.17 crore project to develop a dedicated green hydrogen jetty with allied infrastructure at Paradip Port Authority, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s clean energy logistics network. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) cleared the project, which will be implemented on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis. The proposed facility will have a handling capacity of 4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and will cater to green hydrogen, ...

India doubles down on making maritime sector greener, cleaner and sustainable

December 15, 2025 3:12 PM

India doubles down on making maritime sector greener, cleaner and sustainable

India stands at the threshold of a transformative maritime era - one that leverages its vast coastline, expanding industrial capacity and strategic location to not only strengthen trade and connectivity but also build a legacy of sustainability and resilience, an official statement said on Monday. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has outlined the Maritime India Vision 2030, a comprehensive blueprint aimed at empowering India’s maritime sector and steering it towards a gre...