The Hindu Business Line : Monday, July 15, 2002

Shipping industry needs policy thrust
TO RE-INSTATE shipping to its rightful place in the economy, the Government should initiate necessary measures to arrest the declining share of Indian ships in the country's overseas trade. To achieve this, the primary objective of the Government ... More

Vizag port to sail into bunkering business
AS PART of its efforts to broaden its services and open new avenues of income, Vizag port has taken the lead in the to foray into bunkering business. As the first step, the port has commissioned the Indian Ports Association (IPA) to prepare a ... More

Will thermal coal moving out ....: Chennai port faces the heat
THE shifting of thermal coal to the Ennore Satellite port, and with iron ore to follow in a couple of years (either to Ennore or to any other port), the Chennai port may find itself in deep waters. The Chennai Port Trust (ChPT) is under ... More

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Will containerisation put port reforms on the fast lane?
International logistic revolution, technological advancement in shipping industry, mainly in containerisation, business consolidation, proven financial benefits of private participation in infrastructure development, and environmental regulations are major impetus for fast-track port reforms. More

ROADWAYS

Overcrowded jeeps in Munnar
Overcrowded jeeps like this one are common in the high ranges of Munnar as they are the main mode of public transport. Accidents also happen quite frequently in the region. ... More

Karnataka: Four-laning work to begin soon

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