Page 5 - Ports
Plan to tap wind power, establish desalination plants in 3 ports: Gadkari
The proposal to tap wind power from Tuticorin, Kandla and Paradip ports has been discussed with the Power Minister R K Singh, said Gadkari
 "Plan to tap wind power, establish desalination plants in 3 ports: Gadkari")
Major ports post muted growth as coal volumes slide 4% in Apr-Aug period
In corresponding period of FY19, coal cargo had risen by 11%; Overall throughput growth ports at 1.9%
 "Major ports post muted growth as coal volumes slide 4% in Apr-Aug period")
Security at ports on high alert over possible terrorist infiltration
The move comes days after the Navy warned of a possible terror attack from the seaside
 "Security at ports on high alert over possible terrorist infiltration")
Domestic ports turn the tide, register growth amid economic slowdown
Bulk commodities hold the fort for domestic players
 "Domestic ports turn the tide, register growth amid economic slowdown")
Essar Ports' Salaya Terminal registers 160% cargo growth in June quarter
Essar Ports invested Rs 11,000 crore in developing terminals and is currently operating four terminals
 "Essar Ports' Salaya Terminal registers 160% cargo growth in June quarter")
In middle of trade war, America's largest port gets ready for robots
The Los Angeles terminal has already ordered an electric, automated carrier
At 461 MT, major ports witness 4.83% jump in cargo traffic in Apr-Nov
For the period from April-November 2018, nine ports Kolkata, Paradip, Visakhapatnam, Kamarajar, Chennai, Cochin, New Mangalore, JNPT and Deendayal have registered positive growth in traffic
 "At 461 MT, major ports witness 4.83% jump in cargo traffic in Apr-Nov")
Muted cargo growth makes port firms cautious on short-term investment
Mumbai, 1 October Port cargo growth of only four to five per cent annually over recent years has made Indian companies in the sector cautious on investment for the short term. "At this juncture, (from the industry perspective), it is difficult to think of building port capacity entirely for third-party cargo. With the muted cargo growth that we (industry) have had, it would be risky," said an official with JSW Infrastructure. "A right mix of captive and third-party improves chances of survival, with better utilisation. This means better revenue visibility."The Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Infra has total capacity of 75 million tonnes and aims to touch 200 mt before an Initial Public Offer of equity (IPO), likely in 2020-21."Port investment in the short term is not encouraging, given the cargo growth rate we have had. Overall, one needs to see on a case to case basis, as it will vary upon location and cargo demand in the region, among other factors," explained Anil Yendluri, director and ...
 "Muted cargo growth makes port firms cautious on short-term investment")
High vessel-related charges, smaller draft make rate regime at ports sticky
With deeper draft and pricing flexibility, Port of Colombo still tough competitor for trans-shipment cargo
 "High vessel-related charges, smaller draft make rate regime at ports sticky")
With 3% cargo traffic growth, ports prepare to meet FY18 target volumes
Mumbai Port turns agile, Paradip takes to innovation
 "With 3% cargo traffic growth, ports prepare to meet FY18 target volumes")
Adani Ports: Opening the door to India
Mundra Port has set a global benchmark with investment in latest technology, says Dr Wilfried Aulbur
 "Adani Ports: Opening the door to India")
Major ports may raise Rs 50,000 cr loans in US dollar: Nitin Gadkari
This is for the first time that the Centre-owned major ports are raising foreign denominated loans
 "Major ports may raise Rs 50,000 cr loans in US dollar: Nitin Gadkari")
Major ports see 169% surge in iron ore handling in April-January
A Fitch arm last month said country's iron ore output is projected to grow to 185 MT in next 4 years
 "Major ports see 169% surge in iron ore handling in April-January")
India can save $30 bn by moving part of trade closer to ports by 2020: EY
The EY report 'Knowledge Paper on Port Sector' was released by Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce
 "India can save $30 bn by moving part of trade closer to ports by 2020: EY")
New Ports Bill may end supremacy of privately-run ports: Report
Dozen state-run major ports were closing in on privately-run non-major ports, which earned an upper hand over past few years, due to easy regulations
 "New Ports Bill may end supremacy of privately-run ports: Report")
New strategy clicks for Adani Ports
Sustained volume growth, incremental gains from new ports and plans to reduce inter-corporate loans to keep stock momentum going
VO Chidambaranar Port plans projects worth Rs 1,531 cr this fiscal
Plans include development of cargo berths to handle coal, general cargo and clean cargo
In Tamil Nadu, a port project divides opinion
While villagers say the trans-shipment project will threaten their livelihood, those in favour of the project call the opposition politically motivated
 "In Tamil Nadu, a port project divides opinion")
Nod for new port at Enayam not justified: Kerala Port Minister
Comes down on Centre's decision to allow two major projects in short distance, says Vizhinjam will be impacted
 "Nod for new port at Enayam not justified: Kerala Port Minister")
Can Enayam port sail past hurdles?
Experts say economic and environmental problems await the project; shipping ministry plans to start construction by July 2017
