SEAPORTS
Vizhinjam seaport gets its location code
The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala has achieved a significant milestone by receiving its location code, IN NYY 1, from the Indian government on June 21, 2024. Managed by Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL), this development was highlighted by Kerala's Ports Minister V N Vasavan in the state Assembly. The port's new code marks its readiness to operate as a major transshipment hub, enhancing logistical capabilities and fostering increased trade and economic activity in the region.
Cyclone Remal updates: Bangladesh evacuates hundreds of thousands as a severe cyclone approaches from the Bay of Bengal
On Sunday, Bangladesh intensified its evacuation efforts in vulnerable areas in anticipation of the severe cyclonic storm 'Remal,' which is expected to make landfall by evening or midnight. The storm is forecasted to bring a significant tidal surge and heavy rainfall to the coastal districts of Satkhira and Cox's Bazar.
Thousands flee as cyclone barrels towards Bangladesh
Tens of thousands of Bangladeshis left their coastal villages Sunday for concrete storm shelters further inland as the low-lying nation prepared for the expected landfall of an intense cyclone, officials said. "Our plan is to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people from unsafe and vulnerable homes to the cyclone shelters," the government's disaster management secretary Kamrul Hasan told AFP. The authorities have mobilised tens of thousands of volunteers to alert people to the danger.
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.
Amazon unveils first electric seaport trucks amid push to slash tailpipe emissions
The e-commerce giant already has eight of those semi trucks in use at the Los Angeles/Long Beach port complex, where every so-called drayage truck must be zero-emissions by 2035.
Bank account was frozen after protests against Adani port, reveals Kerala's Latin church
Vizhinjam, a coastal hamlet in the state capital, had witnessed strong protests against the seaport, which also resulted in violence in November 2022. In a pastoral letter read during Sunday Mass, the Latin church said it was facing a funds crunch due to the freezing of its bank accounts by the authorities.
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Three more vessels to arrive at Vizhinjam port from China in April
Three additional vessels from China are scheduled to arrive at the Vizhinjam seaport next month, bringing a total of 17 cranes for the international deep-sea facility being constructed at a cost of Rs 7,700 crore, according to a statement by the Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL). The ships are expected to reach the Vizhinjam coast on April 4th, 17th, and 23rd.
Statute of Buddha found at ancient Egyptian seaport, throws light on India's ties with Roman empire
The statute was found at an ancient temple dating back to the Roman era at the seaport - Berenice on the Red Sea.
Kerala Assembly to discuss Vizhinjam seaport issue
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in his reply, informed the House the government's willingness to discuss the matter on the floor of the assembly later in the day. "The issue is the one which is being viewed seriously by the state. It is better to discuss the matter stopping the other proceedings," he said.
Anti-sea port stir: All-party meet unanimous on ushering in peace
The State government called for the all-party meeting after a mob vandalised the Vizhinjam police station and attacked and injured around 40 officials. The police resorted to lathicharge to disperse the mob. A case in this regard was registered today arraigning over 3,000 identifiable people from the region. Police, in the FIR, said around 3,000 people gathered at the station on Sunday to release one accused in a case registered on Saturday and other suspects - Leo Stanley, Muthappan, Pushparaj and Shanki - who were taken into custody.
More than 80 injured as police clash with Adani port protesters
The protests are a major headache for Gautam Adani's $23 billion ports-and-logistics company which has been forced to stop work on the Vizhinjam seaport that is seen winning business from rivals in Dubai, Singapore and Sri Lanka.
Ongoing protests may delay completion of Adani port in Vizhinjam
The government claimed it has accepted almost all demands of the protesters. However, the protesters are not ready to budge, alleging the project will adversely affect the livelihood of the fishermen, coastal eco-system and the ecology of the Western Ghats due to mining of granite stones for the same.
Over 4,000 drug smugglers arrested, 175 kg heroin seized in last two months: Punjab Police
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Headquarters Sukhchain Singh Gill said that the police registered a total of 3,236 FIRs of which 328 are related to commercial quantity. The big-haul of heroin was seized by the police in cordon and search operations at drug-affected areas of the state, the IGP said.
Seaports of Gujarat, Maharashtra have emerged as new routes for drug smuggling: Punjab Police
Police on Sunday said they had recovered 38 kg of heroin from a truck coming from Bhuj in Gujarat. The narcotics had apparently entered India's borders via the sea route of Gujarat. Earlier, in a joint operation with the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Gujarat on July 12, the Punjab Police had recovered 75 kg of heroin from a container at Gujarat's Mundra Port.
Terminals at California's third-busiest port resume regular hours on Monday
The restart of cargo shipments at California's third-busiest port and busiest agricultural export hub created another snarl - traffic jams in and around the port, whose maritime operations contribute an estimated $56.6 billion to the state's economy.
Vizhinjam port will be operational in December 2023: Kerala Ports Minister, Adani Group
The joint announcement was made to the media after a meeting of the Adani Group with the minister with regard to completion of the project which was scheduled to be finished by 2021. The minister told reporters that the Adani officials have said the work got delayed due to various natural calamities since 2018 and thereafter, the COVID outbreak from 2020.
Indian airports, seaports on high alert as ‘25 IS-linked Indians in Afghanistan’
The vigil has been mounted at all the 43 airports, seaports, land and international rail check posts warning that these suspects may try to enter India from a third country.
Gammon Infra looks to sell stake in Vizag seaport
At the time of incorporation in April 2001, VSPL had a consortium of investors that included the Gammon group, UK-based Portia Management Services (PMS) and Lastin Holdings. During 2003-04, PMS hived off its stake in favour of Gammon Infra.
Pandemic, Job losses & Stress: DRI teams making record seizures of narcotics at seaports, airports
The very next day the DRI teams at the Mumbai international airport found 2.3 kg of cocaine which two foreign nationals had concealed in their bodies.
Can't go out on NYE due to Covid restrictions? Tune into virtual celebrations & have a gala time!
This NYE, ring in the new year from the comfort of your home!
Gujarat Maritime Cluster at GIFT City to address logistics of ports and seaways
“To boost the government’s effort, the Ministry of Shipping is being renamed as the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways,” PM Narendra Modi said on November 8. “It (the ministry) is being expanded. In developed economies, in most places, the shipping ministry also takes care of ports and waterways. In India, the shipping ministry does a lot of work related to ports and waterways. Clarity in name will also bring about clarity in work,” he further said.
Andhra Pradesh government proposes seaport worth Rs 10k cr at Ramayapatnam
According to the minutes of the meeting held by an Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Ministry of Environment, RITES Ltd, a state-owned engineering consultancy company, specialising in the field of transport infrastructure made an application for necessary permissions to prepare Terms of Reference (ToR).
At least one Integrated Check Post to be set up in each North East state: Kiren Rijiju
Rijiju directed the officers that additional locations for setting up of ICPs should be explored and there should be a target that every NE State should have at least one ICP in near future.
India wants to operate world's emptiest airport in Sri Lanka
Mattala airport, named after former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, is dubbed the world's emptiest airport due to a lack of flights.
Indonesia likely to give India access to deep seaport in Sabang
Luhut Pandjaitan, maritime affairs minister in the Jokowi govt, today said in Delhi, “India and Indonesia have started naval drills in 2017, but we can explore more between our coast guards.”
Five seaports to receive tourists with e-Visa
Tourists, businessmen or people coming for treatment or to attend conferences or even for film shoots will be covered under the new visa.
Kakinada Seaports moves Hyderabad High Court against GAIL, HPCL
Kakinada Seaports has moved Hyderabad High Court against PSU oil and gas giants GAIL and HPCL, alleging that it was deprived of the promised equity holding.
Vizhinjam port: Kerala government, Adanis to ink pact for Rs 7,500 crore project on August 17
Kerala government and Adani Ports have decided to sign the construction agreement for the Vizhinjam deep sea port project on August 17.
Adani Ports to develop deepwater seaport at Vizhinjam
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Wednesday said it has received the “Letter of Award” from the Kerala government to develop a deepwater seaport at Vizhinjam.
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