Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates Tuticorin international container terminal, boosting India’s maritime capacity
The Tuticorin terminal is designed to handle larger container vessels, improving the port’s ability to accommodate global shipping lines.
The Tuticorin terminal is designed to handle larger container vessels, improving the port’s ability to accommodate global shipping lines.
TeamGlobal Logistics brings decades of expertise in managing complex ocean freight operations, and the partnership is expected to boost the efficiency and reliability of shipping services.
High import duties have long been a contentious issue in India’s trade policy, with businesses urging the government to create a more favourable environment for both domestic and international companies.
The SMP Kolkata contract is seen as a strategic opportunity for bidders to enhance their presence in the eastern region of India, where the port serves as a vital gateway for trade with Southeast Asia and beyond.
The STS transfer carried out between two vessels demonstrated the safe handling and transfer of ammonia, a carbon-free fuel touted as a key component in decarbonizing the maritime sector.
Utilising vessels propelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other low-emission fuels, the new green shipping route was developed in partnership with significant international shipping companies.
Sonowal emphasized the significance of the terminal in driving regional economic growth and attracting more investment to southern India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to launch several major infrastructure and development projects during his two-day visit to Gujarat with the goal of bolstering the state's economy.
Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, highlighted that the Navy’s commitment to sustainability aligns with its long-term vision of becoming an eco-friendly force.
India has started a thorough assessment of its port infrastructure in an effort to improve port efficiency and adopt sustainable practices.
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