Category: Mormugao Port

Barge owners demand re commencement of Bauxite cargo at MPA – Goemkarponn

Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: The Barge owners have demanded authorities to intervene and re commence the Bauxite cargo being handled at Mormugao Port.Barge owners have appealed the authorities to take necessary steps to bring back the cargo to Mormugao Port which is being diverted to Jaigarh PortWhen contacted Goa Barge owners Association Past President Raymond Desa , he said that the principal company Hindalco bringing in Bauxite Cargo had already diverted a ship to Jaigarh Port”…
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Source: https://goemkarponn.com/barge-owners-demand-re-commencement-of-bauxite-cargo-at-mpa/

After BJP MLA’s ‘arm-twisting’, Birlas shift Goa ops to M’rashtra | Goa News

Panaji: Political interference at the Mormugao Port by local BJP MLA Sankalp Amonkar has claimed the first casualty with Aditya Birla group deciding to shift its bauxite handling operations to the JSW Jaigarh port in Maharashtra. Aditya Birla group’s decision to divert its latest consignment of nearly 1.7 lakh tonnes of bauxite has not only hurt Mormugao Port Authority’s revenues but also led to losses for Goa’s local businesses including barge owners.“Bauxite has been diverted (to…
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Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/after-bjp-mlas-arm-twisting-birlas-shift-goa-ops-to-mrashtra/amp_articleshow/109633358.cms

MPA announces plan for privatisation of Berth 9

Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) Chairman Dr N Vinodkumar along with Dy Chairman G P Rai.Photo Credits: The GoanVASCOMormugao Port Authority (MPA) Chairman Dr N Vinodkumar on Monday outlined ambitious plans for the cruise terminal and privatisation of Berth 9 to enhance efficiency and service quality.Addressing a gathering at the Annual Foundation Day function, Dr Vinodkumar also emphasised tapping solar energy and constructing a dome to mitigate pollution.”We have multiple options…
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Source: https://www.thegoan.net/goa-news/%EF%BB%BFmpa-announces-plan-for-privatisation-of-berth-9/112559.html

‘Home port tag can reel in more cruise ships at Mormugao’ | Goa News

Panaji: Mormugao Port Authority expects its domestic and international cruise terminal to be completed and operational by year-end. Port officials are counting on the terminal being used as a home port by domestic cruise vessels over the next few years.MPA chairman N Vinod Kumar said that the cruise sector has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels, with the port seeing an increase in port calls.“The cruise terminal will start operating from De to -Jan. Goa is already a port of call, we…
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Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/home-port-tag-can-reel-in-more-cruise-ships-at-mormugao/amp_articleshow/109322699.cms

NIT-Surathkal begins study to reduce carbon footprint at Mormugao port – The Times of India

NIT-Surathkal begins study to reduce carbon footprint at Mormugao port  The Times of India
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Mormugao Port’s N Vinod Kumar to hold additional charge of Chairman, Deendayal Port, ET Infra

MUMBAI: N Vinod Kumar, Chairman, Mormugao Port Authority has been entrusted with the additional charge of Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, according to an order issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.Vinod Kumar replaces S K Mehta, who will step down as Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, on completing his five-year tenure on 16 April.Vinod Kumar will hold additional charge of Deendayal Port Authority for six months or until a…
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Source: https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/ports-shipping/mormugao-ports-n-vinod-kumar-to-hold-additional-charge-of-chairman-deendayal-port/109215774

APSEZ witnesses 25 per cent cargo growth in FY24

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has handled 420 million metric tonnes (MMT), an increase of 24 per cent year-over-year (YoY) cargo in FY24 (including international ports).

It has also handled its highest ever monthly cargo volumes (incl. international ports) of over 38 MMT in March 2024.

According to APSEZ, 10 of its ports and terminals handled record cargo volumes: Mundra 180 MMT, Tuna 10 MMT, Hazira 26 MMT, Mormugao 5 MMT, Karaikal 12 MMT, Ennore 13 MMT,…
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Source: https://www.porttechnology.org/news/apsez-handles-420-mmt-cargo-globally/

Port workers demonstrate outside MPA building over wage revision – Goemkarponn

Goemakrponn deskVASCO: Several workers and staff of the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) affiliated with various unions demonstrated outside the MPA Administrative building at Sada on Wednesday afternoon.The workers said that there was an inordinate delay in settlement of the Wage Negotiation of All India Port & Dock Workers and on the instructions of Five Federations, The Mormugao Port & Railway Workers Union along with The Goa Port & Dock Employees Union observed the day as “All…
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Source: https://goemkarponn.com/port-workers-demonstrate-outside-mpa-building-over-wage-revision/

Dock workers protest delayed wage negotiations at Mormugao Port Authority

28 Mar 2024  |   06:31am IST
Dock workers protest delayed wage negotiations at Mormugao Port Authority
Team HeraldVASCO: Workers affiliated with various unions staged a protest outside the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) Administrative building at Sada on Wednesday afternoon, expressing frustration over the prolonged delay in settling the wage negotiation of All India Port & Dock Workers. On the instructions of five federations, including The Mormugao Port & Railway Workers Union and The…
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Source: https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Dock-workers-protest-delayed-wage-negotiations-at-Mormugao-Port-Authority/219510