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Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Experts highlight long-term frameworks for sustainable port devpt
Visakhapatnam: Panel discussions centred on enhancing regional maritime cooperation, port efficiency, cruise tourism, and human resource development across the Bay of Bengal region were held on the second day of the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday. Subject experts across various sessions offered insights into key issues related to maritime trade. The day began with a panel discussion on enhancing intra-regional trade, currently at just 7 percent. The session focused on the need to streamline customs procedures, eliminate regulatory bottlenecks, and address gaps in logistics infrastructure to facilitate seamless cargo movement and regional port efficiency. The following session highlighted the vast potential for cruise tourism in the BIMSTEC region, enriched by vibrant coastal ecosystems, rich cultural heritage, and diverse marine biodiversity. The platform focused on strategising future roadmaps for BIMSTEC port collaboration, synthesising insights from earlier sessions and outlining long-term frameworks for sustainable and efficient port development aligned with global standards and innovation goals. The final technical session of the day emphasised the importance of upskilling the maritime workforce, stressing public-private partnerships in maritime education, shipyard development, and port management to foster a competitive and future-ready talent pool. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal visited Hindustan Shipyard Limited and later reviewed Dredging Corporation issues along with VPA chairperson M. Angamuthu.

The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Day 2 of BIMSTEC Conclave focuses on maritime cooperation, tourism potential and port reforms
The second day of the 2nd BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Ports Conclave featured high-level panel discussions on enhancing maritime cooperation, port efficiency, cruise tourism, and human resource development in the Bay of Bengal region. Subject experts moderated the sessions, offering insights into key regional challenges, while eminent speakers shared practical perspectives and solutions. The day opened with a session on boosting intra-regional trade—currently at just 7%—through streamlined customs, removal of regulatory hurdles, and improved logistics to ensure seamless cargo movement and port operations. A dedicated panel explored the vast potential for cruise tourism, focusing on collaborative promotion of cruise circuits, eco-tourism, and heritage-based coastal tourism, drawing on the region's rich biodiversity and cultural legacy. Another session outlined strategic roadmaps for BIMSTEC port collaboration, emphasizing sustainable development, innovation, and global best practices. The final technical session stressed the need to upskill the maritime workforce through public-private partnerships in maritime education, shipbuilding, and port management to build a competitive talent base. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal visited Hindustan Shipyard in the morning and later reviewed key issues at the Dredging Corporation of India. Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) Chairperson M. Angamuthu also participated in the conclave.


The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Visakhapatnam to host second BIMSTEC Ports Conclave on July 14, 15
Visakhapatnam is all set to host the second BIMSTEC Ports Conclave on July 14 and 15, underscoring India's commitment to strengthening regional maritime connectivity and cooperation under the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) framework. The conclave will be inaugurated by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal. Delegates from BIMSTEC member countries — Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand — arrived in Visakhapatnam on Sunday to participate in the two-day event, along with chairpersons, deputy chairpersons, and senior officials from all major ports across India, according to M. Angamuthu, Chairperson of the Visakhapatnam Port Authority. Mr. Sonowal is also scheduled to inaugurate several developmental projects at Visakhapatnam Port and lay the foundation stone for upcoming infrastructure works. He will be joined by Shantanu Thakur, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The conclave is expected to further deepen BIMSTEC cooperation in the ports and maritime sector, while positioning Visakhapatnam as a pivotal hub in the Bay of Bengal maritime landscape, said T. Venu Gopal, Secretary of the Port.


The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
VPA chief inaugurates EV charging stations
Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) Chairman M. Angamuthu inaugurated a set of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Administrative Office Building (AOB) on Tuesday. The two DC EV fast charging stations and two AC charging stations will ensure simultaneous charging of up to six electric vehicles, he said in a release.