An LPG vessel carrying 20,000 metric tonnes reached Gujarat’s Kandla port after safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia tensions. India highlighted threats to shipping safety and urged protection of navigation routes as regional conflict disrupts global energy supply chains
India’s major ports handled 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY26, surpassing the target of 904 MT. The sector recorded steady growth, driven by infrastructure upgrades, improved logistics and policy support, according to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
