DEEP SEA PORT
High watermark: Why is India building its biggest port ever?
Vadhavan Port in Palghar district, operational by 2030, will cost Rs 76,220 crore and connect via the DFC. Supporting IMEC, it will handle 23.2 million TEUs by 2040. Challenges include proximity to Tarapur nuclear plant and relocating fishing activities. This 2019 initiative, highlighted by Amitabh Kant, boosts India’s trade.
JSW Infrastructure to re-evaluate strategy for Tajpur port project 'if it comes for re-bidding': Official
JSW Infrastructure Ltd remains interested in the Tajpur deep sea port project in West Bengal, open to reassessing strategies if the project is re-bid, following Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd winning the last tender. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's announcement of a new tender has created uncertainty. APSEZ and JSW Infra are key players in the project, expected to attract a significant investment and create numerous jobs, awaiting further developments.
How a Rs 76,220 cr port project aims to be a game changer for India’s trade trajectory
Can the Vadhavan port project help to realise India’s long-term maritime trade ambitions while also making a place for itself alongside the top container ports of the world?
Cabinet approves Rs 76,220 crore Vadhavan port
The Union Cabinet approved India's 13th Major Port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra worth Rs 76,220 crores. The project will create additional capacity and operate on a 'landlord model' under a PPP model.
China competes for influence in the South Pacific
The South Pacific, dotted with small and vulnerable island states, has become a battleground for influence between China and the traditional benefactors of Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.
China Coast Guard rules the waves and waives the rules
China intimidated Taiwan yet again with its large-scale Joint Sword-2024A exercise on 23-24 May. This saw People's Liberation Army (PLA) and CCG assets surround Taiwan and its outlying islands, underscoring the threat of a future Chinese quarantine or blockade of Taiwan.
Chabahar pact important milestone; to provide connectivity to Afghanistan, Central Asia: PM
PM Narendra Modi highlighted India's milestone Chabahar port contract for Afghan connectivity, promoting regional trade via the International North-South Transport Corridor and India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. The agreement involved IPGL's investments and debt, and the INSTC offers an alternative trade route to Russia, bypassing the Suez Canal.
Reach Europe 20 days earlier and for 30% cheaper: How Chabahar port helps India expand its trade footprints globally
India’s pact with Iran to develop the Chabahar port will give a boost to the multimodal transportation network called the International North-South Transport Corridor, enabling exports from South Asia to reach Europe and Russia.
Putin says Russia wants a buffer zone in Ukraine's Kharkiv but has no plans to capture the city
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during a visit to China that Russia's offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region aims to create a buffer zone without capturing the city. The offensive began on May 10 and led to intense fighting, displacing thousands. Ukrainian drone attacks on Crimea damaged infrastructure, including an airbase and power plant. Ukraine signed laws to increase troop numbers, allowing prisoners to join the army and imposing higher fines for draft dodgers. The conflict has resulted in casualties and damage on both sides, with Russia pushing for territorial gains.
Chabahar brings to fore India's hidden infrastructural play
Modi government's infrastructure upgrade includes a vast network of roads, bridges, and high-speed trains. The transformation extends to invisible sectors like ports, with Chabahar Port key to India's geopolitical strategy. The International North-South Transport Corridor will boost trade with Europe and Russia, while ongoing port development supports Modi's vision of a manufacturing powerhouse.
Chabahar Port development to help India expand trade routes; need to ensure necessary infra: GTRI
India has signed a 10-year contract to operate the strategic Iranian port of Chabahar, which will help India enhance its logistical capabilities and expand its trade routes to Central Asia. The port, which is Iran's only ocean port, is strategically located about 170 km west of Pakistan's Gwadar Port and offers an alternative maritime route to the congested Strait of Hormuz. The port is an integral component of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a 7,200-km multi-modal transportation route connecting India with Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia, Central Asia, and Europe.
Myanmar in talks with Russia to build deepsea port & oil refinery upsetting Chinese
The Myanmar junta is keen for Russians to invest in the port project along with a special economic zone including an oil refinery, ET has learnt.
Chabahar: A step towards connectivity
India's operation of Chabahar port strengthens trade links with Central Asia, serving as a vital hub for humanitarian aid, trade agreements, and regional connectivity, benefiting landlocked nations and enhancing economic prospects in the region.
An Adani project will put India on global maritime map
India's ambition to be a manufacturing powerhouse got a boost with Adani Group's Vizhinjam Port in Kerala getting approval to operate as India's first transshipment port. The port's strategic location between the Suez Canal and the Strait of Malacca will enhance India's global sea trade presence, attracting ultra-large container vessels and boosting container traffic.
Guardians of the sea: Indian Navy has its job cut out in unstable waters
The maritime threat perception around India is at its highest level in decades. India's rise as an economic and growing military power has come with its own set of challenges -- the Army got tested on the Ladakh border by a belligerent China, the Air Force was called in to deliver strikes deep into Pakistan to respond to terror threats and the Navy is now facing multi-dimensional opponents in the Indian Ocean.
Jaishankar meets Iranian counterpart; discusses framework for India's involvement with Chabahar, North-South connectivity and Red Sea crisis
"Our bilateral discussion focused on the long term framework for India's involvement with Chabahar port and the INSTC connectivity project," Jaishankar said in a post on X after his meeting with the Iranian counterpart. The two sides reviewed all aspects of the bilateral engagement comprehensively and exchanged thoughts on some pressing global and regional issues, he said.
Communications with Adani Group on over Tajpur project: West Bengal minister
West Bengal's state minister, Shashi Panja, confirmed that communication is ongoing between the West Bengal government and the Adani Group over the Tajpur deep-sea port project. The project is ongoing, and the government has sought permissions from four Indian departments. Panja also mentioned that the Adani Group's absence from the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) raised questions about its role in the project.
Second Chinese ship carrying ship-to-shore crane for Vizhinjam port to arrive on Nov 9
The second Chinese ship, Zhen Hua 29, is set to arrive at the international deep-sea facility in Vizhinjam, India, on November 9. It will carry one ship-to-shore crane for Vizhinjam port and several yard cranes for Mundra port. The vessel will offload the crane and then depart for Mundra port in Gujarat.
Japan funded Bangladesh deep sea port: game changer in Bay of Bengal
India, Japan, and Bangladesh are coming together to create multiple connectivity corridors and industrial value chains, according to the Asian Confluence colloquium in New Delhi. The partnership will focus on the Bay of Bengal region, with an emphasis on the need for development of industrial value chains and several connectivity projects.
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