Modernization of ports
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WHAT IS A PORT?A location on a coast containing one or more harbors
Ships dock and transfer people or cargo to/from land
Port locations optimize access to land and waters for commercial demand
For shelter from wind and waves
PORT CANALSIt allow ships further movement to inlandIt allow ships further movement to inland
beyond port areasbeyond port areasPassengers and cargo also move further inlandPassengers and cargo also move further inlandAccess to inter-modal transportation Access to inter-modal transportation
TrainsTrainsTrucksTrucks
PORTS IN INDIA - 1Major ports under government of India
12 Major ports12 Major ports259 berths259 berthsAbout 75% of total trafficAbout 75% of total trafficCargo handled-423MTCargo handled-423MT
PORTS IN INDIA - 2Non-Major ports under state government
187 non-major ports(61 cargo handling)187 non-major ports(61 cargo handling)97 berths97 berthsAbout 25% of total trafficAbout 25% of total trafficCargo handled-150MTCargo handled-150MTTotal cargo handled-573MTTotal cargo handled-573MT