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News18
08-08-2025
- Business
- News18
Kolkata Port aims to reduce turnaround time of ships, modernise infrastructure
Kolkata, Aug 8 (PTI) In a bid to improve efficiency, the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata, is set to significantly reduce vessel turnaround time to lower costs, with the deployment of new mobile harbour cranes and advanced traffic systems, its Chairman Rathendra Raman said on Friday. Speaking at a session organised by the Merchants' Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) here, Raman said turnaround time at the Kolkata Port – currently averaging five days – is expected to improve to four days within the next six to 12 months. 'A total of eight mobile harbour cranes are being inducted at the port. These will substantially reduce the time vessels spend at berth and improve operational productivity," he said. The Kolkata Port has also initiated night navigation, allowing vessels to enter and exit after sunset, thereby reducing detention time. 'We are also adding floating cranes at Sagar Island for dry bulk handling in deep sea, which will allow larger vessels to offload cargo efficiently," Raman said. The riverine nature of the port, coupled with its location within the city, poses ongoing challenges for draft availability and evacuation. However, Raman noted that dredging is underway to improve draft levels at both Kolkata and Haldia ports. The Kolkata Port currently has a capacity of 87.5 million tonnes, and an additional 30 million tonnes is being added through infrastructure upgrades. Highlighting infrastructure modernisation, he said lock gates are being developed at both Kolkata and Haldia ports, allowing ships to wait outside the lock system and reducing congestion. On warehousing, Raman said the Waterfront Warehouse Project – integrated with the Sagarmala Project – follows a landlord model where the government builds the infrastructure and private operators manage the facilities. This is expected to enhance logistics efficiency and regional connectivity. The port is also advancing the Balagarh Project, which involves developing a new facility about 85-km upstream to decongest the existing Kolkata Dock System. PTI BSM RBT view comments First Published: August 08, 2025, 20:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
05-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Maharashtra cabinet gives its approval for 105km freight corridor to connect Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway and Vadhavan port
Mumbai: Vadhavan port in Palghar and the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway will be connected by a freight corridor at Bharveer in Nashik. The 105 km expressway was approved in the cabinet meeting on Tuesday. The project will be undertaken through the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). A loan of Rs 1,500 crore will be raised for the project from the Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO). Along with the loan, the cabinet also approved a provision of Rs 2,529 crore. The project work will be completed in three years, officials said. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Vadhavan Transshipment Port is being built through Vadhavan Port Project Ltd. "In order to reach all parts of the country through international water transport via Vadhavan port quickly and at an affordable price, this port is proposed to be connected to the Samruddhi Expressway. The National Highways Authority of India has currently undertaken the work of a 32 km highway from Vadhavan port to Tawa under the Sagarmala Project. To reach Vadhavan port from Samruddhi Mahamarg, one has to go through Bharveer-Amane to Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway. Due to this, an unnecessary journey of about 82 km is required. Considering the future large-scale traffic of Vadhavan port, it is very necessary to build a highway suitable for traffic in Vidarbha, Marathwada, and North Maharashtra," an official said. "This expressway will pass through Dahanu, Vikramgad, Jawhar, and Mokhada talukas of Palghar district and Trimbakeshwar and Igatpuri talukas of Nashik district. Due to this highway, the distance from Tawa Bharveer to Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway will be 104.898 km instead of 183.48 km. Due to this, the distance between Tawa Bharveer and Bharveer will be reduced from four-five hours to 1-1.5 hours, which will result in a huge saving in transportation time. Due to the speedy communication, small, medium, and heavy industrial factories, agricultural institutions, educational institutions, IT companies, and agro-industrial centres in Palghar and Nashik districts will benefit. This will provide better employment and a better market to the locals," an official said.
Times of Oman
19-06-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
India, Croatia to speed up bilateral ties three times, to formulate Defence Cooperation Plan: PM Modi
Zagreb: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that India and Croatia will promote cooperation in many areas including pharma, agriculture, information technology and a Defence Cooperation Plan will be made for long-term cooperation in the defence sector. In a joint press statement with Croatia PM Andrej Plenkovic after their delegation-level talks, PM Modi said the two countries have emphasised joint research and collaboration between their academic institutions and India will share its space experience with Croatia. PM Modi reached Croatia earlier in the day in the last leg of his three-nation visit. "We have decided to speed up our bilateral relations three times in our third term. A Defence Cooperation Plan will be made for long-term cooperation in the defence sector, which will focus on training and military exchange as well as defence industry. There are many areas where our economies can complement each other. These areas have been identified," he said. "We have decided to increase cooperation in many areas to increase bilateral trade and create a reliable supply chain. We will promote cooperation in many important areas like pharma, agriculture, information technology, clean technology, digital technology, renewable energy," he added. The Prime Minister said there are also ample opportunities for Croatian companies in the port modernisation, coastal zone development and multi-modal connectivity being carried out under India's Sagarmala Project. "We have emphasised joint research and collaboration between our academic institutions and centres. India will share its space experience with Croatia. Our centuries-old cultural relations are the root of mutual affection and goodwill... Today, we have decided to give more strength to our cultural and people-to-people relations. The duration of the MoU of Hindi Chair in Zagreb University has been extended till 2030. A cultural exchange program has been prepared for the next five years. The mobility agreement will be completed soon to facilitate the movement of people," he said. PM Modi expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Croatian Prime Minister and the Croatian government for the enthusiasm, warmth and affection with which he has been welcomed. "This is the first visit of any Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, and I have had the good fortune of it. India and Croatia are connected by common values like democracy, rule of law, pluralism and quality. It is a happy coincidence that last year the people of India have given me and the people of Croatia have given the opportunity to Croatian Prime Minister, Andrej Plenkovic to serve for the third consecutive time," he said.
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Business Standard
19-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Our talks covered many sectors to strengthen India-Croatia ties: PM Modi
Following his meeting with the Croatian Prime Minister, PM Modi said the bilateral talks were comprehensive and spanned multiple sectors ANI Europe Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared highlights from his visit to Croatia, where he held discussions with his Croatian counterpart Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and received a ceremonial welcome in the capital city of Zagreb. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi posted a series of updates on his engagements during the visit. He wrote, "Grateful to my friend, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic for the special gesture of showing me the city centre of the historical and culturally rich city of Zagreb." PM Modi also shared glimpses of the ceremonial reception accorded to him in Zagreb, saying, "Pictures from the ceremonial welcome in Zagreb, Croatia." Following his meeting with the Croatian Prime Minister, PM Modi said the bilateral talks were comprehensive and spanned multiple sectors. He posted, "Held productive talks with my friend, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic in Zagreb. Our talks covered many sectors, aimed at making the India-Croatia bond even stronger. We will be working closely in the fields of defence and security, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, IT, renewable energy, technology and more. Synergies in areas like semiconductors, shipbuilding, connectivity and more will also be greatly beneficial." Building on this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that India and Croatia will promote cooperation in several areas including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and information technology. He added that a Defence Cooperation Plan will also be formulated for long-term collaboration in the defence sector. In a joint press statement with Croatia PM Andrej Plenkovic after their delegation-level talks, PM Modi said the two countries have emphasised joint research and collaboration between their academic institutions and India will share its space experience with Croatia. PM Modi reached Croatia earlier in the day in the last leg of his three-nation visit. "We have decided to speed up our bilateral relations three times in our third term. A Defence Cooperation Plan will be made for long-term cooperation in the defence sector, which will focus on training and military exchange as well as defence industry. There are many areas where our economies can complement each other. These areas have been identified," he said. "We have decided to increase cooperation in many areas to increase bilateral trade and create a reliable supply chain. We will promote cooperation in many important areas like pharma, agriculture, information technology, clean technology, digital technology, renewable energy," he added. The Prime Minister said there are also ample opportunities for Croatian companies in the port modernisation, coastal zone development and multi-modal connectivity being carried out under India's Sagarmala Project. "We have emphasised joint research and collaboration between our academic institutions and centres. India will share its space experience with Croatia. Our centuries-old cultural relations are the root of mutual affection and goodwill... Today, we have decided to give more strength to our cultural and people-to-people relations. The duration of the MoU of Hindi Chair in Zagreb University has been extended till 2030. A cultural exchange program has been prepared for the next five years. The mobility agreement will be completed soon to facilitate the movement of people," he said. PM Modi expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Croatian Prime Minister and the Croatian government for the enthusiasm, warmth and affection with which he has been welcomed. "This is the first visit of any Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, and I have had the good fortune of it. India and Croatia are connected by common values like democracy, rule of law, pluralism and quality. It is a happy coincidence that last year the people of India have given me and the people of Croatia have given the opportunity to Croatian Prime Minister, Andrej Plenkovic to serve for the third consecutive time," he said. The Prime Minister was earlier accorded ceremonial welcome on his arrival in Croatia. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
India Gazette
18-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
India, Croatia to speed up bilateral ties three times, to formulate Defence Cooperation Plan: PM Modi
Zagreb [Croatia], June 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that India and Croatia will promote cooperation in many areas including pharma, agriculture, information technology and a Defence Cooperation Plan will be made for long-term cooperation in the defence sector. In a joint press statement with Croatia PM Andrej Plenkovic after their delegation-level talks, PM Modi said the two countries have emphasised joint research and collaboration between their academic institutions and India will share its space experience with Croatia. PM Modi reached Croatia earlier in the day in the last leg of his three-nation visit. 'We have decided to speed up our bilateral relations three times in our third term. A Defence Cooperation Plan will be made for long-term cooperation in the defence sector, which will focus on training and military exchange as well as defence industry. There are many areas where our economies can complement each other. These areas have been identified,' he said. 'We have decided to increase cooperation in many areas to increase bilateral trade and create a reliable supply chain. We will promote cooperation in many important areas like pharma, agriculture, information technology, clean technology, digital technology, renewable energy,' he added. The Prime Minister said there are also ample opportunities for Croatian companies in the port modernisation, coastal zone development and multi-modal connectivity being carried out under India's Sagarmala Project. 'We have emphasised joint research and collaboration between our academic institutions and centres. India will share its space experience with Croatia. Our centuries-old cultural relations are the root of mutual affection and goodwill... Today, we have decided to give more strength to our cultural and people-to-people relations. The duration of the MoU of Hindi Chair in Zagreb University has been extended till 2030. A cultural exchange program has been prepared for the next five years. The mobility agreement will be completed soon to facilitate the movement of people,' he said. PM Modi expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Croatian Prime Minister and the Croatian government for the enthusiasm, warmth and affection with which he has been welcomed. 'This is the first visit of any Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, and I have had the good fortune of it. India and Croatia are connected by common values like democracy, rule of law, pluralism and quality. It is a happy coincidence that last year the people of India have given me and the people of Croatia have given the opportunity to Croatian Prime Minister, Andrej Plenkovic to serve for the third consecutive time,' he said. The Prime Minister was earlier accorded ceremonial welcome on his arrival in Croatia. (ANI)
