Major ports handle over 915 MT cargo in FY26: Sarbananda SonowalIndian major ports achieved a significant milestone in 2025-26, handling over 915 million tonnes of cargo. This performance surpassed the a...
24 Apr, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
India denies cash, crypto payments to Iran for Hormuz passageIndia has denied making any payments, in cash or cryptocurrency, to Iran for safe passage of its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. This...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
French Senate delegation visits India to boost strategic and parliamentary ties across ports, blue economy, and innovation hubsA French Senate delegation visited India from April 10 to 15. They explored key projects in Mumbai, Puducherry, and Chennai. Discussions fo...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
India’s major ports handle record 915 MT cargo in FY26India's major ports achieved a significant milestone, handling 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2025-26, exceeding the annual target by...
05 Apr, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
State-run cos to launch container shipping lineIn a significant push for self-reliance, Indian state-owned enterprises are collaborating to establish a new container shipping line. This ...
25 Jan, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Chennai & Kamarajar Ports record 25.8 pc growth in cargo in FY22During the period 2021-22, Chennai and Kamarajar Ports together handled 20,82,575 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) as compared to 15,86,...
01 Apr, 2022, 09.33 PM IST
Cat in Chennai may be deported to China due to coronavirus fearsA stowaway cat, which arrived in a container from China more than 20 days ago, has been held at the Chennai port and is now facing deportat...
03 Mar, 2020, 09.38 PM IST
Custom officials directed not to clear consignments on suspicions of fake currency, contrabandUnconfirmed reports also suggest that certain other authorities like ED and excise department were involved in checking imported consignmen...
18 Mar, 2017, 10.21 PM IST
Day time commercial flights from Chennai resumeHowever, authorities are yet to take a decision on night and international flights. Domestic arrivals are being handled at the internationa...
06 Dec, 2015, 02.51 PM IST
Chennai Port mulling relaxing cargo dwell time: ChairmanThe move by the Port was in the backdrop of economic downturn and slowdown in China, Chennai Port Trust Chairman M A Bhaskarachar said.
30 Nov, 2015, 07.53 PM IST
- NHAI moves HC over elevated expressway project
NHAI is aggrieved over the "stumbling blocks" put up by authorities for the execution the project and Rs 500 crore has already been investe...
11 Mar, 2013, 10.37 PM IST
- Demand-supply imbalance in capacity calls for more ports, competition
As long as the economy is in the growth phase, it is a foregone conclusion there has to be a growth potential for all the traffic handled a...
16 Jul, 2012, 11.45 AM IST
- Govt may convert 12 major ports into corporates
The government is considering to provide greater autonomy to 12 top state-owned ports by converting them into corporates to help them compe...
01 Jun, 2010, 04.01 PM IST
- Govt may go for corporatisation of 12 top ports in the country
The government on Monday said it is considering corporatisation of the 12 major ports in the country, a move that will result in greater au...
31 May, 2010, 09.37 PM IST
- EMRIP, EFLCP likely to be completed in two years: Vasan
The EMRIP and the EFLCP from Chennai Port to Maduravoyal Elevated Expressway was likely to be completed in another two-years.
08 Feb, 2010, 04.24 PM IST
- Shipping Min to hold talks on speeding up port connectivity
In a bid to speed up the long pending Ennore-Chennai Port Road Connectivity project, the Union Shipping Ministry would hold talks with stak...
12 Jan, 2010, 08.06 PM IST
- Chennai Port Trust records increase in profit
Chennai Port Trust has recorded Rs 22.64 crore increase in profit at Rs.156.21 crore as against against Rs.133.57 crore the previous year.
11 Apr, 2007, 05.00 PM IST