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Center Owned by The Tribune TrustIndia’s port cargo handling capacity rises 22%, but logistics gaps persist: Report
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In October, Thiruvananthapuram airport handled 444 metric tonnes of cargo, marking its highest‑ever domestic cargo volume and surpassing its previous record as businesses and logistics partners increasingly use its domestic cargo network. This achievement comes as India’s overall cargo handling capacity at ports has risen by 22 per cent, from 2.3 billion to 2.8 billion tonnes annually since 2017‑18, although logistical and operational bottlenecks beyond port facilities continue to affect trade efficiency, according to a joint FICCI report.
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India's cargo handling capacity at ports has increased by 22 per cent, from 2.3 billion tonnes to 2.8 billion tonnes annually since 2017-18, but logistical and operational bottlenecks beyond port facilities continue to affect overall trade efficiency, according to a joint report by FICCI and…
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India’s next phase of maritime growth will depend on improving logistics, inland connectivity and shipping services rather than simply expanding port capacity, according to a Ficci-Kearney report. Cargo handled at major and non-major ports rose 38% between FY18 and FY26, outpacing the 22% increase…
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India's cargo handling capacity at ports has increased by 22 per cent, from 2.3 billion tonnes to 2.8 billion tonnes annually since 2017-18, but logistical and operational bottlenecks beyond port facilities continue to affect overall trade efficiency, according to a joint report by FICCI and…
