ports and shipping

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has stated that the government is making every effort to ensure the availability of petrol, diesel, and LPG across the country. It has advised citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol and diesel and unnecessary booking of LPG.The Ministry has taken...

The government has extended the National PNG Drive 2.0 until June 30, 2026, to maintain momentum in PNG expansion across the country. It has also directed city gas distribution entities to expedite the installation of domestic PNG connections. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated...

March 30, New Delhi — The Indian Government held another inter-ministerial briefing at the National Media Centre in New Delhi on Monday to review the evolving situation in West Asia.Speaking to the press, the Department of Fertilizers stated that domestic urea output has significantly...

Visakhapatnam, March 29 Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday praised the role of DCI in strengthening the country's maritime and port infrastructure.Addressing DCI's 50th anniversary celebrations here, Sonowal highlighted the organization's contribution over five decades in ensuring...

March 27, New Delhi: Continuing its efforts to keep the media informed about the evolving situation in West Asia, the Government of India held its regular interaction at the National Media Centre. Representatives from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ports, Shipping and Waterways...

March 20, New Delhi — The Indian government said on Friday that all refineries in the country are operating at full capacity with adequate crude oil inventories, and sufficient supplies of petrol, diesel, and LPG are being maintained.As part of the government's ongoing effort to keep the media...

India and the UAE agreed to work together to restore peace, security, and stability in the region, while ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. During an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia held in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry...

New Delhi, March 18 The industry body, FFFAI, has sought government intervention to resolve issues arising after shipping lines' decision to impose war risk surcharges on shipments in the wake of the West Asia crisis.Shipping lines have started levying war risk surcharges (WRS) on cargo moving...

New Delhi, March 13 – Iranian Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Friday indicated that Indian ships could soon get safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, which has brought transit through the crucial waterway to a standstill.Pointing out...

Guwahati, March 5 Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stones for four river lighthouses on the banks of the Brahmaputra on Thursday, the first such infrastructure on an inland waterway in the country.The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways initiated the...

New Delhi, March 4 The government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding that all necessary mechanisms have been activated to ensure the safety and well-being of seafarers and maritime assets.The Middle East is facing...

New Delhi, March 3 – The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating in the region.Union Minister for...

Dibrugarh (Assam), February 27 Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal asserted on Friday that the government is working with a balanced approach of "Development and Heritage."He was speaking after inaugurating three major inland waterways infrastructure projects on National Waterway-2 (River...

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has approved the development of a jetty with associated facilities for handling green hydrogen, ammonia, and other liquid cargo at the Paradip Port, at an estimated cost of over 797 crore rupees. The project will be implemented by the Paradip Port...

Tuticorin, February 25 The VOC Port museum project aims to showcase the historical importance of Tuticorin as a trade center in ancient times, promote tourism, and preserve India's maritime history, a top port official said.The museum will depict the trade links of the Tuticorin port with...

New Delhi, February 18 Cochin Shipyard has secured new shipbuilding orders worth approximately USD 360 million (around Rs 3,267 crore) from France-based CMA CGM Group to deliver six LNG-powered vessels.With this latest win, the company's total order book has reached around Rs 23,000 crore...