November 2012
HIGH COSTS LOW RETURNS STORY OF INDIAN PORTS? Ports in India are reeling under high cost of funds and bad policies. On east coast, where
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HIGH COSTS LOW RETURNS STORY OF INDIAN PORTS? Ports in India are reeling under high cost of funds and bad policies. On east coast, where
DRY PORTS – LEFT HIGH AND DRY By protecting state owned dry port operators, the government has stalled the growth of this sector.
WOMEN IN MARITIME RISE UP TO CHALLENGE Women are slowly making their mark in a male dominated field. Numbers still may not favour women, but
INLAND WATER TRANSPORT TRAPPED IN A DILEMMA Despite its advantages and immense potential, inland waterways is yet to take off in India. Plagued by policy
LOOK EAST POLICY TO DRIVE AP PORTS’ GROWTH Ports in Andhra Pradesh are set to benefit as trade grows between India and South Asiancountries, especially
PPP IN PORTS—Too Many Road blocks? Irrational regulations and bureaucratic hurdles are making PPP in the port sector a painful process. Can we remove the
Coal heats up Bulk ports Demand for coal jacks up import values and keeps bulk handling ports going amid a tough trade situation
Value for the right price As the exim potential of Indian ports goes up, it is time to scrutinize the tariff regulations bothering government-run ports
Sailing against the tide The shipping industry comes to grips with global trade reality, but a tangible game plan can help it race against the
