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Water Taxis Likely To Operate In And Around Mumbai From May
Come May, water taxi services will become operational in and around Mumbai. The decision has been taken after successful completion of goods-cum-passenger ferry service RoPax, launched in 2020, that witnessed one lakh passengers in 20 weeks between Mumbai and Mandwa. Reportedly, water taxis will have 14 to 45 passenger seats and private players will be running the services. Moreover, it has been planned to run water taxis on 12 routes.
Tags: water transport, Mumbai, Transport, Union Minister
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Suez Blockage: Centre's 4 Point Plan Include Cargo Priority, Re-Routing
The Commerce Ministry on March 26 came up with a four-point plan to tackle the Suez Canal blockade including cargo, freight rates, advisory to ports, and re-routing of ships. Reportedly, Indian export bodies FIEO, MPEDA, APEDA will identify and prioritize the shipment of perishable cargo with the help of shipping lines. Notably, the canal blocked since March 23 has disrupted the global trade, as over 200 vessels are waiting on either side. … read-more
Tags: Suez Canal, GLOBAL MARKET, Ministry of Commerce, water transport
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$105 Mn Project Signed To Improve Waterway Infra In Bengal
To modify the inland waterway infrastructure in West Bengal, the Union and the state government has signed a $105 million project with the World Bank. Reforming the old jetties, the project will provide new ferries and manage traffic at busy routes. The FinMin secretary stated that the cost-effective and eco-friendly transport system will help hinterland connectivity with Kolkata and usher development. Reportedly, the loan has a maturity of… read-more
Tags: water transport, Kolkata, ferries, World Bank, eco-friendly
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