July 2013
CAN OUR CUSTOMS CHANGE? The globalization of trade is a reality, and inefficient customs practices impede trade. The customs organization needs to adjust its work
CAN OUR CUSTOMS CHANGE? The globalization of trade is a reality, and inefficient customs practices impede trade. The customs organization needs to adjust its work
Moving Up Despite infrastructural challenges, the rapidly growing logistics sector in India is set to make new highs. Though fragmented, the Indian market is an
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
Keeping up the commitment Collective thought and action add momentum to India’s vision plan to become a global maritime destination. India Maritime Week makes the
Bill Waits To ACT The draft bill on Shipping Trade Practices, designed to weed out irrational practices adopted by the trade, gathers dustthanks to lack
Hubs in high Gear In the wake of the growing needs of cargo transportation, India is gearing up to establish multimodal logistics parkswith a pan-India
Moving Up Despite infrastructural challenges, the rapidly growing logistics sector
