The Indian Ministry of Shipping unveiled plans to triple its exports of merchandise by March 2017. Part of the plan is to create seven new ports, as so far export growth has been limited by inadequate investment in infrastructure. Freight handling is extremely slow in Indian ports compared with major ports in the rest of [...]
Posted: September 5th, 2011 under Chennai, Containers, India, Mumbai, Shipping.
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Container shipping lines are imposing surcharges on shippers, to recoup the extra costs caused by drastic congestion at Mumbai, the busiest port in India. The port has been suffering equipment failure, work to replace cranes and monsoon delays. The Western India Shippers’ Association, which represents about 130 exporters and importers, have advised that six shipping [...]
Posted: July 26th, 2011 under Containers, India, Mumbai, Shipping.
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