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India unveils $20 billion commitment to boost maritime infrastructure and global trade links

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 5, 2025 In a significant move to transform India’s maritime landscape and reinforce its position in the global logistics ecosystem, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced a $20 billion commitment toward the development of maritime infrastructure. Speaking at the India Country Session in Oslo, the minister outlined a comprehensive roadmap aimed ...

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Turnaround time for ships at Indian ports reduced by 48.65pc, reflecting enhanced efficiency

New Delhi, December 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau): India has achieved a significant milestone in enhancing the operational efficiency of its major ports, with the average turnaround time for ships being reduced by an impressive 48.65 per cent over the past decade. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that the turnaround time ...

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India committed to enhance share of renewable energy to 60pc of power demand at major ports: Sonowal

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPT 28, 2021 Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said that India intended to increase the share of renewable energy to 60% of total power demand of each of its major ports from the present share of less than 10%. It would be through solar and wind generated power. Virtually addressing ...

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