1. INCREASE IN CAPACITY AT PORTS OWING TO
GLOBALISATION: RAPID DEVELOPMENTS IN PORTS &
LOGISTICS CHAINS
 Global investment in ports & terminals
 The planning and design of modern ports
 Inviting PPP
CHALLENGES OF INDIAN SHIPPING INDUSTRY
 Less cargo being handled by Indian Vessels
 Onerous tax regime
 Lack of FDI
 Lack of Ship repair facilities
 Lack of trained manpower
THE MAJOR CRITICAL CHALLENGES AND BOTTLENECKS
FACED BY INDIAN PORTS
 Inefficient operations & handling at Indian ports
 Capacity creation
 Low turnaround times; Low ship-output; Low berth productivity
 Lack of connectivity & storage facilities
 Lack of proper capital equipments at major ports