Visakhapatnam Port Authority launches Rs 1,563-cr development projects
The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) in Andhra Pradesh has initiated nine key development projects valued at approximately Rs 1,563.16 crores. The Port of Visakhapatnam, located on the east coast of India between Kolkata and Chennai, is one of
IGI Airport in Delhi is set to expand with new international terminal
The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi is poised to undergo expansion with the upcoming operation of two international terminals. Terminal 1 (T1), which faced significant delays in renovation due to Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions
AP revisits Rs 5,156-cr Machilipatnam port project
Andhra Pradesh government has announced plans to revive the historical port in Machilipatnam with a substantial investment of Rs 5,156 crore. Recently, the state's Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the new port project, marking a
Rajasthan Water Resources Department issues tender for Pipalkhunt High Level Canal Project
The Water Resources Department of Rajasthan has released a tender for the construction of the Pipalkhunt High Level Canal (PHLC), aimed at transferring water from Mahi to the Jakham dam project in Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan. The project
JSW Infra plans Rs 152-cr container capacity expansion
JSW Infrastructure has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of container capacity at the New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) in Karnataka. The expansion project is estimated to be worth Rs 152 crore. In June 2022, JSW Infrastructure successfully
Paradip Port plans Rs 10,000-cr capacity addition
Paradip Port Trust has announced its plans to invest Rs 10,000 crore to enhance its cargo handling capacity to 400 million tonnes by 2030, in a bid to become the top major port in India. According to the Chairman P L Haranadh, the port in Odisha is
DCI wins Rs 172.22-cr Paradip Port contract
The marine department of the Paradip Port Authority has recently awarded a contract worth Rs 172.22 crore to the Dredging Corporation of India in Visakhapatnam. The scope of works under the contract included dredging on approach channel, entrance
Mumbai gets Rs 15,000 cr Airport Express Metro Line
Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority and City and Industrial Development Corporation have jointly decided to build a Rs 15,000 crore and 35 km long Airport Express metro line starting from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International
JNPA posts an impressive TAT of just 22 hrs
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s premier container port, has achieved another feat when it set a global benchmark in container cargo handling. According to the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Report, 2023, published by the World Bank
Inaugural shipment MV-ITT LION (V-273) flags off from Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port to Sittwe port in Myanmar
Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur flagged off MV-ITT LION (V-273) from Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata as the inaugural shipment to operationalise the Sittwe Port in Rakhine State of Myanmar. The Port has
Adani Ports concludes Myanmar Port sale for $30 Mn
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) have concluded the Myanmar Port sale for a total consideration of USD 30 Mn. In May 2022, APSEZ announced signing of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the sale of its Myanmar Port. The SPA
AP CM Reddy lays foundation of Bhogapuram Airport
Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, laid the foundation stone of Bhogapuram International Airport to be spread over 2202 acres, and will come up at an investment of Rs 4,592-crore. The upcoming airport to come up at an investment
Panel in place to turn IGI an international transit hub
In its quest to develop Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi as an international air traffic transit hub, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has appointed a committee to devise ways to turn the country’s largest airport matching global standards
PM inaugurates Kochi Water Metro, boosting connectivity & tourism in Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kochi Water Metro, a project that will connect 10 islands to Kochi city through battery-operated electric hybrid boats for seamless connectivity. The project is expected to boost economic growth and tourism
Sonowal inaugurates Rs 148-cr infra projects in Chennai & Kamarajar Ports
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated infrastructure projects worth over ₹148 crore to boost the capacity of Chennai and Kamarajar ports in Tamil Nadu. The projects include a bunker berth at Bharathi
Civil Aviation launches 5th round of air connectivity scheme
The Civil Aviation Ministry has launched the fifth round of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), also known as Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN), with the aim of boosting air connectivity to remote and regional areas. This newest version of the scheme is
Andhra Pradesh CM lays foundation stone for Mulapeta Port in Srikakulam District
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has laid the foundation stone for the Mulapeta greenfield port in Srikakulam district, with an expected completion time of two years. The Rs 4,362 crore project is set to provide direct and indirect
AP unveils Rs 5,155-cr Machilipatnam Port project
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the Machilipatnam port project. The port will be developed under the landlord model and is estimated to require an investment of Rs 5,155.73 crore, with a
Centre sanctions greenfield International Airport in Sabarimala
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted approval for the construction of the Sabarimala International airport, based on the techno-economic feasibility study report submitted by the state government. The approval comes after a long-drawn
Adani Ports completes acquisition of ₹1,485-cr Karaikal Port
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has announced the completion of its acquisition of Karaikal Port at an investment of ₹1,485 crore. The acquisition was made with the aim of upgrading the infrastructure to reduce logistics costs for customers
Rajasthan floats tender for construction of main canal for Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project
The Water Resources Department of Rajasthan has issued a tender for the construction of a main canal under the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project in Banswara district. The project involves the design and construction of a main canal to provide micro-irrigation
India plans to develop 5000km Eastern Grid of navigable waterways
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has announced plans to develop the Eastern Grid with over 5000 kms of navigable waterways. Speaking at the second Inland Waterways Summit in New Delhi, the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways stated
DP World establishes it’s first “Rail Linked Container Freight Station” in Gujarat
DP World, a global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, has launched a new Rail Linked Container Freight Station (CFS) in Hazira, Gujarat. The state-of-the-art facility, located near port of Hazira, is expected to enhance the region's
India aims to become global hub of green ship building by 2030
India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has announced that the country aims to become the global hub for Green Ship Building by 2030. The government has set a target for the initial Green Tugs to begin operating in all Major Ports by 2025. These
Maharashtra plans two deep water ports in Konkan region
The Maharashtra government is exploring the development of two new deep water greenfield ports in the Konkan region, near the coastal towns of Vijaydurg and Ganeshgule in the Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri districts, respectively. These ports are intended
Vizag airport gets ₹240-cr for new terminal building
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a proposal to allocate ₹240 crore for the construction of a new terminal building at Visakhapatnam airport, according to Srinivasa Rao, the airport director. The proposal, which also includes the
Noida Airport to build BRTS corridor to connect Delhi & NCR cities
Noida International Airport Ltd (NIAL) has announced plans to construct a high-speed road corridor with bus rapid transit system (BRTS) connectivity to Delhi and NCR cities such as Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gurgaon. The NIAL is currently in the
Maharashtra's Shirdi Airport to get new terminal building at ₹527-cr cost
The Maharashtra Airports Development Company Limited (MADC) has announced plans to construct a new integrated passenger terminal building at Shirdi international airport at a cost of Rs 527 crore. The existing terminal is unable to handle the
Union Shipping Ministry to invest ₹1.1-lakh-cr in AP port infra
The Union Shipping Ministry has set a target to invest ₹1.1 lakh crore under the Sagarmala Pariyojana to develop port-related infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh, with ₹80,000 crore to be spent on 80 projects in the next few years. The ministry has
JICA injects ₹1,927-cr into MTHL project in Maharashtra
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has approved an official development assistance (ODA) loan of 30,755 million Japanese Yen (approximately ₹1,927 crore) for the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) project (III) in Maharashtra. The MTHL
