FUNCTIONING OF MAJOR PORTS IN THE COUNTRY

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Recently, the ‘Functioning of major ports in the country’ report was presented by the parliamentary standing committee on transport, tourism and culture.

Challenges Highlighted

• Only 8% of all investments over the past five years have been made under the PPP model.
•  The Major Ports' average capacity utilisation is 49%, and several of them are running substantially below this average.
•  The lack of road and rail access to the hinterland to meet growing needs is related to the low-capacity utilisation of the ports.
•  Lack of deep drafts in Indian ports, particularly those on the Eastern and Southern coasts (the depth of water at a port to accommodate huge vessels).

Recommendations

• Establishing goals to increase the capacity of major ports.
• Reduce Turnaround Time.
• A world-class Turn Around time of 24 hours for containers has only been attained by the JNPA. Logistics skills training under the National Skill Development Corporation.
•  Ports may implement dual-cycle cranes and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to ensure increased production.
• Without further delay, put the programme for automation and digitalization into action.
• The major ports should adopt the landlord port model.

 

 

 

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