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Lok Sabha Passes Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024: A Game-Changer For India’s Maritime Trade

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New Delhi [India]: The Lok Sabha has passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, establishing a dedicated legal framework for coastal trade. This move aims to make maritime transportation more economical, reliable, and sustainable, helping decongest India’s road and rail networks. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, who introduced the bill, stated that it would unlock India’s vast coastline’s full potential, aligning …

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Lok Sabha Passes the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024

The Lok Sabha passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, paving the way for a dedicated legal framework for coastal trade as the maritime sector aims to provide a economical, reliable and sustainable mode of transportation as it decongest road and rail network. “The Bill seeks to unlock the full potential of India’s vast and strategic coastline, providing dedicated legal framework for coastal trade,” asserted Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister…

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Lok Sabha Passes Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024: A Game-Changer For India’s Maritime Trade

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Coastal Shipping Bill will unlock India’s maritime potential: Sonowal - Maritime Gateway

Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal moved the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 and stated that the legislation will unlock India’s maritime potential and provide a sustainable alternative to road and rail transport. Moving the bill for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha, Sonowal, who holds the ports, shipping and waterways portfolio, said with the logistics sector seeking low-cost, reliable and sustainable alternatives, the legislation…

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India charts new course with Coastal Shipping Bill, sparks debate over states’ rights & fishermen’s fears - India Seatrade News

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal introduced the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on April 1, 2024. PTI has reported that the Bill aims to boost India’s maritime sector by promoting coastal shipping as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to road and rail transport. The minister emphasised the environmental benefits of coastal shipping, highlighting its lower emissions compared to other transportation modes. ‘Coastal shippin…

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Lok Sabha Passes Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024: A Game-Changer For India’s Maritime Trade

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Lok Sabha Passes the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024

Lok Sabha Passes Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024: A Game-Changer For India’s Maritime Trade

Coastal Shipping Bill will unlock India’s maritime potential: Sonowal - Maritime Gateway

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