Govt identifies new routes for ferry services through inland waterways
The programme aims to promote port-led development in the country through harnessing India’s 7,500 km long coastline and potentially navigable waterways. PTI December 21, 2020 / 03:44 PM IST
To promote coastal shipping and boost tourism, new routes for ferry and RO-RO (Roll-on Roll-off) services have been identified that include Somnath Temple, Hazira, Okha and Jamnagar, the government said on Monday.
The destinations along with six international routes have been identified under the Sagarmala project, a flagship programme of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).
The programme aims to promote port-led development in the country through harnessing India’s 7,500 km long coastline and potentially navigable waterways.
Concor discontinues coastal shipping operations
State-run Container Corporation of India Ltd (Concor) has discontinued its coastal shipping operations started with much fanfare in a blow to the government’s plan to promote an alternate and environment-friendly mode to transport goods.
The rail hauler is working on a new model possibly a slot arrangement with container carriers to service customers, sources said.
The development comes at a time when the Sagarmala Development Company Ltd (SDCL) has invited expression of interest to operationalise specialised vessels on select origin-destination routes in coastal areas and inland waterways from Indian companies engaged in inland barge and river sea vessel operations.
Concor discontinues coastal shipping operations
December 18, 2020
Cargo ships at Cochin Port (file photo). Concor entered coastal shipping linking Deendayal Port Trust in Kandla with V O Chidambaranar Port Trust in Tuticorin with stops at New Mangalore Port Trust and Cochin Port Trust - Thulasi Kakkat
Cargo ships at Cochin Port (file photo). Concor entered coastal shipping linking Deendayal Port Trust in Kandla with V O Chidambaranar Port Trust in Tuticorin with stops at New Mangalore Port Trust and Cochin Port Trust - Thulasi Kakkat×
Rail hauler working on a new model to service customers
State-run Container Corporation of India Ltd (Concor) has discontinued its coastal shipping operations started with much fanfare in a blow to the government’s plan to promote an alternate and environment-friendly mode to transport goods.