MANUFACTURING
Swan Defence Wins Svitzer Contract To Build Four Advanced Harbour Tugs
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd (SDHI) has secured a contract from Denmark-based global towage operator Svitzer A/S to build four advanced TRAnsverse 3200 harbour tugs, reinforcing India’s emergence as a competitive destination for sophisticated shipbuilding. The vessels will be built at SDHI’s Pipavav shipyard in Gujarat, with deliveries scheduled to begin in early 2028. […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 6, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
India Targets 700 MTPA Port Capacity Addition By 2030; Private Role Eyed
India is stepping up investments in ports, inland waterways and shipbuilding, with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) targeting more than 700 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of additional port capacity by 2030 as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen the country’s maritime infrastructure and global trade competitiveness. The ambitious expansion programme […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 31, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Kamarajar Port Turns Second Major Port With 18-Metre Draft Upgrade
Kamarajar Port Ltd (KPL) has completed its capital dredging phase VI project, enabling the port to handle fully laden capesize vessels with an operational draft of 18 metres. The milestone makes Kamarajar Port the second major port in India, after Visakhapatnam Port, to offer an 18-metre draft, significantly enhancing its bulk cargo handling capabilities and […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 8, 2026
ECONOMY
India Becomes Top Ship Recycling Nation, Achieves 2030 Target Early
India has emerged as the world’s leading ship recycling nation in 2025, achieving a key target under Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 well ahead of schedule. According to the latest report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India’s share of global ship recycling increased to 35.4% in 2025 from 30.1% in […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 23, 2026
