Govt aims to make all inland waterways ports 100% green, says official | News

The government plans to make all coastal and river ports in inland waterways “completely green” in five years by using renewable energy, said a senior civil servant on Thursday. VO Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla in Gujarat, Visakhapatnam Port and Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Navi Mumbai already use green energy for all their needs. Click here to follow our WhatsApp channel “We will ensure that we find ways of making 100 per cent…
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Source: https://www.business-standard.com/amp/industry/news/govt-aims-to-make-all-inland-waterways-ports-100-green-says-official-124030700389_1.html

DPA Kandla inaugurated 53rd National Safety Week 2024

GANDHIDHAM : The inauguration ceremony of the 53rd National Safety Week 2024 was marked by a gracious welcome to guests with the presentation of flower bouquets and a traditional lamp lighting by Shri S.K. Mehta, IFS, Chairman in the presence of Shri Nandeesh Shukla, IRTS, Dy. Chairman, Shri J.K. Rathod, CPES, Chief Vigilance Officer, senior officials of Port, Trade Unions, Stakeholders, Port Users, employees & workers.

Shri Bhavesh…
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Source: https://indiashippingnews.com/dpa-kandla-inaugurated-53rd-national-safety-week-2024/

VPA aims to retain its third rank among major Indian ports in FY24

Visakhapatnam: By adopting a multi-pronged approach of optimising cargo handling in a fully mechanised environ strengthening its linkage with the trade by offering last mile connectivity thereby cutting down the turnaround time (TAT), Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) is racing ahead to retain its third rank among major ports after Paradip and Deen Dayal (Kandla) Portsduring 2023-24. It handled a cargo of 73.78 million tonnes on March 2, itself — the highest quantity of cargo VPA had…
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Source: https://www.bizzbuzz.news/amp/industry/vpa-aims-to-retain-its-third-rank-among-major-indian-ports-in-fy24-1295945

Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla celebrated 60th Foundation Day

GANDHIDHAM : Shri S.K. Mehta, IFS, Chairman-DPA inaugurated the newly refurbished Administrative Office Building at Gandhidham on the auspicious occasion of 60th Foundation Day of Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla on Thursday, 29th February 2024.

Marking the occasion of 60 years of Excellence, the program was witnessed by Shri P. Anand Kumar, IRS, Commissioner-GST; Shri M. Rammohan Rao, IRS, Commissioner of Customs – Kandla; Shri Nandeesh…
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Source: https://indiashippingnews.com/deendayal-port-authority-kandla-celebrated-60th-foundation-day/

PM Modi virtually inaugurated DPA Kandla’s Interchange cum Road Over Bridge (ROB)

GANDHIDHAM : Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India virtually inaugurated Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla’s Interchange cum Road Over Bridge (ROB) at LC 236 (Kutch Salt Junction) on NH-141 and dedicated to the nation. Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla organised a LIVE Screening for the virtual inauguration at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Centre, Gandhidham on 25-02- 2024.

The program was witnessed by Smt. Maltiben…
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Source: https://indiashippingnews.com/pm-modi-virtually-inaugurated-dpa-kandlas-interchange-cum-road-over-bridge-rob/

Deendayal Port Authority celebrates the 75th Republic Day

GANDHIDHAM : Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla commemorated the 75th Republic Day with fervor and patriotic spirit at the Sports Complex, Gopalpuri, Gandhidham. The ceremony graced by the esteemed presence of Chief Guest, Shri S.K. Mehta, IFS, Chairman, DPA witnessed a symbolic celebration of the nation’s pride and unity.

The highlight of the event was the unfurling of the National Flag by Shri S.K. Mehta, IFS, Chairman, DPA at the Sports…
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Source: https://indiashippingnews.com/deendayal-port-authority-celebrates-the-75th-republic-day/

Shantanu Thakur visits Deendayal Port, inaugurated projects of DPA Kandla

GANDHIDHAM : Shri Shantanu Thakur, Hon’ble Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Govt. of India visited Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla on 19-01-2024, inaugurated various several transformative projects, marking a commitment to growth and prosperity. The Hon’ble Minister was accompanied by Smt. Maltiben Maheshwari, Hon’ble MLA-Gandhidham; Shri S.K. Mehta, IFS, Chairman-DPA; Shri Nandeesh Shukla, IRTS, Dy. Chairman; Shri J.K….
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Source: https://indiashippingnews.com/shantanu-thakur-visits-deendayal-port-inaugurated-projects-of-dpa-kandla/

DP World to build Terminal at Kandla Port with capacity of 2 mn containers: CEO Sultan Ahmed | News – Times of India … – Times of India

DP World to build Terminal at Kandla Port with capacity of 2 mn containers: CEO Sultan Ahmed | News – Times of India …  Times of India
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Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/short-videos/news/dp-world-to-build-terminal-at-kandla-port-with-capacity-of-2-mn-containers-ceo-sultan-ahmed/shorttakes/106707996.cms

Maritime India Vision 2030 drives ambitious plan to transform ports

Gujarat, June 12 (ANI): A view of the deserted Kandla Port as it is cleared of ships and Signal Number 10 has been raised as an alert to the public in view of the impending ‘very severe’ cyclone Biparjoy, on Monday. (ANI Photo)

New Delhi, Jan 7: The country’s major…
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Source: https://m.greaterkashmir.com/article/maritime-india-vision-2030-drives-ambitious-plan-to-transform-ports/268812/amp