Construction World (India)

Tiruchirappalli MP Durai Vaiko said the Union government has asked the Tamil Nadu government to submit a draft plan for a proposed dry port at Tiruchirappalli and that the Centre …

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) special purpose vehicle AMNS Paradip Logistics Private Limited (APLPL) has been granted a 30-year concession by the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) to mechanise CQ-III …

Odisha pitched its port led industrial ecosystem, feedstock access and investment incentives to global chemical investors at a Global CEO Roundtable in New Delhi. The event, the Global CEO Roundtable …

Paradip Port Authority inaugurated seven infrastructure projects valued at Rs 4,278 million (mn) and signed concession agreements for three mechanisation projects totalling Rs 15,803.6 mn, the port said. The ceremonies …

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated seven major infrastructure projects at Paradip Port Authority, with a combined value of Rs 4.278 bn, as the port marked the attainment of an 18.5-metre …

The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has crossed the 70 mn t cargo-handling mark for the financial year 2026-27, reaching 70.03 mn t on 22 August 2026. The authority became …

SANY Group has strengthened its global presence with major equipment deliveries and new orders across South America and Thailand. In South America, SANY Marine signed a procurement agreement with Hanseatic …

Ahmedabad’s Geetamandir Bus Port has completed a separate Terminal Two, which is ready to serve passengers travelling to Saurashtra-Kutch and North Gujarat. The facility has been developed with airport like …

RailTel Corporation of India (RailTel) has received a work order from Deendayal Port Authority for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning and subsequent operation and maintenance of an Integrated …

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has approved Rs 3.3489 billion (Rs 334.89 crore) for an internal flyover at Visakhapatnam Port Authority to improve cargo evacuation, reduce traffic congestion …

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) has procured four million barrels (mn barrels) of West Asian crude, traders said. The purchase was disclosed by regional trading contacts and reflects a transaction for …

India has become the world’s leading ship recycling nation as its global share rose from 30.1 per cent in 2024 to 35.4 per cent in 2025 after regulatory reform and …

Turkish officials said the passage of ships to the Black Sea continues smoothly and that maritime authorities are maintaining close oversight of traffic. They said commercial and civilian vessels have …

Indian exporters are facing fresh shipping delays as congestion at the transhipment hubs of Singapore and Colombo spills into domestic trade and a surge in China?US container traffic tightens global …

The central government has approved a Rs 72.4 million (mn) allocation for berth development at Kollam Port in Kerala. The funding will support construction and strengthening of berth infrastructure to …

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has partnered with Celonis and WNS, part of Capgemini, to expand its global Process Intelligence Center of Excellence (CoE) and accelerate digital transformation across operations spanning …

State-run defence shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers has received a Letter of Intent from Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority for the construction of an electric battery-powered harbour tug and …

The government told the Lok Sabha that it has engaged with concerned stakeholders after the conditional sanctions waiver for the Chabahar Port project ended on April 26. The written response …

Indian Railways (IR) has operated the first direct commercial container freight train from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar Customs Yard in Nepal, marking a milestone in bilateral freight connectivity. The 40-wagon …

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone is evaluating a potential bid for Associated British Ports, the United Kingdom’s largest port operator, people aware of the discussions told Moneycontrol. A spokesperson …

The shipbuilding centre at Ponnani Port is scheduled to become operational in August as Hyderabad-based Travancore Precision Components finalised an agreement with the Kerala government to establish the facility on …

Adani Ports plans to build a 100-acre container freight station at Vizhinjam Port to enable full EXIM operations after CBIC conditions. The move follows final CBIC approval for the port …

The Andhra Pradesh government has accorded administrative sanction of Rs 16,385.2 million (mn) for acquisition of 6,248.54 acres for the Phase two expansion of the Ramayapatnam, Mulapeta and Machilipatnam greenfield …

Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, became the fastest among all Major Port Authorities in India to cross the 50 million metric tonnes (50 mn t) cargo handling mark during the 2026-27 …

Tata Group To Invest US$1 bn In Shipbuilding In Kerala The Tata Group has sought state approval to invest Rs100 billion (Rs100 bn) in a shipbuilding project in Kerala, the …

Kakinada Gateway Port Limited (KGPL) is progressing at Thondangi in Kakinada, with works by Auro Infra Private Limited and the first phase likely to be completed by December 2026. The …

The Bharatmala and Sagarmala four-lane national highway projects will benefit Kakinada district and Kakinada Smart City by linking the Annavaram National Highway to the Uppalanka area via Vakalapudi and Suryaraopeta …

The Andhra Pradesh government has extended the deadline for completion of the Ramayapatnam Port greenfield construction project to December 2026. The extension applies to a project originally valued at Rs …

Kamarajar Port has become India's second major port to offer an 18-metre draft, following completion of deepening works that enable access for larger vessels. The development is expected to allow …

India and Indonesia agreed to jointly develop the Sabang Port and finalise defence procurement deals including the BrahMos missile and the Astra air-to-air missile following delegation-level talks between Prime Minister …

The Deendayal Port Authority at Kandla completed the loading of 38,500 metric tonnes (t) of bentonite onto MV BUZZARD in 22 hours and 25 minutes, marking a new operational milestone. …

Ningbo, one of China's historic port cities, showcased its smart manufacturing capabilities and global trade strategy during the Encounter & Insight: Dialogue Between Ningbo, China and Colombo, Sri Lanka, held …

Midea Group and Hutchison Port Holdings Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their global supply chain partnership, with an initial focus on improving logistics efficiency, port …

A.P. Moller – Maersk has unveiled its first export-import shipping container manufactured in India, marking a major milestone for the country’s maritime manufacturing sector. The container was launched at the …

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) has urged the Kerala government to take immediate action to prevent the proposed transfer of a 49 per cent stake in AVPPL, the …

The Chennai Port Authority has outlined a major infrastructure push at Kamarajar Port with a 2027 timeline for the second container terminal development. The 25-year-old port now has a cargo …

Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), the terminal arm of the Mediterranean Shipping Company Group, has agreed to acquire a 49 per cent stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited, the concessionaire …

Mumbai Port Authority unveiled projects totalling Rs 35,412.9 million (mn) to upgrade berths, develop a marina, improve connectivity and enhance the waterfront to expand cargo handling and boost tourism. The …

Goa has opened a new four-storey riverfront administrative building for the Captain of Ports Department constructed at a cost of Rs 488.7 million (mn). The ship-shaped structure sits on the …

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis proposed a dedicated rail freight corridor to link ports with the Samruddhi Expressway during an event in Pune. He outlined the plan as a measure …

The luxury cruise vessel MV Empress arrived at Chennai Port on 20 June, marking the formal launch of a 21-voyage cruise season that will run over the next three months. …

The central government plans to establish seven to eight new international land ports in Bengal to ease the movement of cargo and people across the borders with Bangladesh and Nepal. …

Adani Ports has expanded its partnership with Kaleris with a commitment to invest up to $100 mn in AI-led port automation. The companies announced the investment in a joint statement …

Indian Naval Ship Tarkash (INS Tarkash), a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, departed Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 15 Jun 2026 after completing a scheduled port call and proceeded on …

Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) has initiated discussions with Japan's Urban Renaissance Agency (UR) to explore potential collaboration on its Vision 2047 Master Plan and future waterfront development initiatives. The meeting, …

Monarch Surveyors and Engineering Consultants has secured a Letter of Acceptance from the Maharashtra Maritime Board for a contract worth Rs 21.7 million (mn) to prepare a detailed project report …

Afcons Infrastructure has received a Letter of Award from Vadhvan Port Project for the construction of a 10.14 km breakwater at the upcoming Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra. The contract is …

Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully berthing a 292-metre cape-sized bulk carrier, MV Graceous, at the EQ-1 berth in the inner harbour. The vessel arrived …

The Government of India will launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) in New Delhi on June nine, with the Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah to lead …