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National Centre of Excellence in Green Ports and Shipping

“Port congestion, Waiting Times and Operational Efficiency” study reveals that ships spend 4–6% of their operational time per year waiting at anchor outside ports before being given a berth. Arriving in time may cut emissions by up to a quarter. The study found that container ships and bulk carriers have lower pre-berth waiting times than tankers. Additionally, there is a further ~20% waiting time, which can include canal queuing and time waiting for a new charter. Waiting times have generally increased, varying by ship type. Chemical tankers experience the greatest waiting times, while smaller ships have longer pre-berth waiting times. A 4–6% waiting time can result in higher emission reductions. It suggests that analyzing waiting times could help target strategies to reduce emissions.

A study by the UCL Bartlett Energy Institute and UMAS reveals that shipping could achieve significant energy savings through just-in-time arrival, which optimizes voyage speed to match berth availability. This practice can save up to 6% of operating lives at anchor, generating emissions and causing business inefficiencies. The study suggests that just-in-time vessels increase efficiency by slowing down mid-voyage and arriving on time to proceed straight to berth. The savings can be significant, with about 10% for bulkers and boxships, 16% for oil tankers, and 25% for chemical tankers. Changing the incentive structure to favor just-in-time arrival requires cooperation among multiple parties, including charterers.

The Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 provides a comprehensive framework for the holistic development of India’s maritime sector, encompassing ports, shipping, and waterways. MIV 2030 outlines 150 initiatives aimed at propelling India to global maritime leadership. Its 10 interconnected themes such as port infrastructure development, enhancing logistics efficiency, improving Indian shipbuilding tonnage, increasing coastal and waterway traffic, fostering technology innovation and policy support, promoting sustainability and global collaboration, address every facet of the maritime ecosystem, ensuring a well-rounded approach to transforming India into a leading maritime nation.

India is determined to join the world’s top shipbuilding and shipping nations. Backed by an ambitious government programme and advanced technology, Cochin Shipyard has built a reputation for high-tech, green shipbuilding expertise. It also emphasizes the need for green shipbuilding practices, such as the use of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient technologies, to meet global environmental standards. By embracing these innovations, India can establish itself as a global leader in the shipbuilding industry, contributing to sustainable maritime development. Seeing the great potential of India as an emerging industrial powerhouse, DNV engaged with the maritime sector at an early time, supporting Indian ports in building up state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities.

The Board of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has approved a Rs 20,647-crore proposal for dredging, offshore reclamation, and shore protection works at Vadhvan Port. The project will be executed in two phases under a Public-Private Partnership Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). The first phase will reclaim 800 hectares of land over three years, with contractors receiving 60% of the contract value. The second phase will reclaim an additional 400 hectares over two years, maintaining the same payment structure. The remaining 40% will be disbursed over a 10-year maintenance period. The proposal will be reviewed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways before being submitted to the Public-Private Partnership Appraisal Committee.