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April 24, 2026 8:05 PM

Govt reviews fuel supply, maritime operations amid West Asia situation; urges no panic buying

The Centre on Friday said it is maintaining adequate fuel supplies and closely monitoring developments in West Asia, while urging citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel and LPG. At a media briefing at the National Media Centre, officials from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and External Affairs outlined measures to ensure stability across energy supply, maritime operations and support to Indian nationals in the region. Officials said 100 pe...

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...

December 16, 2025 1:00 PM

India charts green maritime transition with ports, shipping reforms and global partnerships

India is accelerating a comprehensive transition towards a green and sustainable maritime ecosystem, aligning the rapid expansion of its ports and shipping sector with climate commitments, energy-transition goals, and international maritime standards, according to official data released on Monday. Ports handle nearly 95 per cent of India’s external trade by volume and have expanded significantly over the past decade. India’s major ports managed 855 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2024–25, u...

October 23, 2025 3:24 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting India’s maritime ambition and green shipping leadership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, detailing how India’s growing and resilient industrial base - powered by the ‘Make in India’ initiative - and efforts to modernise, mechanise, and digitise ports are providing the nation with a unique strategic advantage along the busy east-west trade route. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “In this must-read article, Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal exp...

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 ...

May 27, 2025 12:17 PM

India targets 76 operational waterways by 2027, eyes expansion to 23 states, 4 UTs: Sonowal

The government has set a target to operationalise 76 waterways by 2027, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced during a Consultative Committee meeting on Inland Waterways Transport held in Mumbai on Monday. Chairing the meeting, Sonowal also projected that cargo traffic is expected to grow significantly to 156 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) by March 2026, inching closer to the Maritime India Vision 2030 target of 200 MTPA. The Inland Waterways Authorit...

February 28, 2025 3:26 PM

National Waterways Regulations to unlock new opportunities for private sector in inland waterways development

In a significant move to enhance infrastructure and attract private sector investment, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has introduced new regulations to streamline processes and promote efficient use of India’s vast waterways network. The National Waterways (Construction of Jetties/Terminals) Regulations, 2025, formulated by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), aim to open new opportunities for private entities to participate in the development of inland water...

February 5, 2025 4:52 PM

Cargo handled at India’s major ports surges to 819 million tonnes

The cargo handled at India's major ports has increased from 581.34 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 819.23 million tonnes in FY 2023-24, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5 per cent, which is comparable to global standards, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. During 2023-24, the cargo handled comprised 33.80 per cent liquid bulk, 44.04 per cent dry bulk, and 22.16 per cent container cargo, Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal told the Rajya Sabha in ...

January 28, 2025 2:02 PM

India’s major ports record 3.2 pc rise in cargo during Dec, Deendayal Port leads

India's 12 major ports, owned by the Central government, handled 72.2 million tonnes of cargo in December, recording a 3.22 per cent growth over the same month of the previous year. According to data compiled by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Deendayal Port in Gujarat's Kandla accounted for the highest volume of 13.03 million tonnes. Odisha's Paradip Port secured second place, handling 12.84 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during the month, while Jawaharlal Nehru Port ranked t...