Mercator eyes ports

India is forming a consortium to acquire and develop foreign ports, with IPGL managing operations, IPRCL handling infrastructure, and SDCL overseeing financing.

With 60,503 TEU processed in the trial run, Vizhinjam prepares for commercial launch.

A fire at Visakhapatnam Container Terminal originated from a container with lithium batteries and was quickly controlled with no injuries or major damage.

In August 2024, India’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) set a new record by handling 639,336 TEU.

The foundation stone for the US$ 9.14 billion Vadhavan port project was laid today, aiming to be India’s largest port and among the top 10 globally.

Nearly 20,000 Indian port workers cancelled their planned strike after securing a new five-year deal, averting further disruption to the global supply chain.