Ports, Shipping & Waterways – Maritime Industry in India
According to the Ministry of Shipping, around 95% of India’s trading by volume and 70% by value is done through maritime transport. In November 2025, the Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi renamed the Ministry of Shipping as the Ministry of Ports(बंदरगाहों), Shipping(जलयात्रा) and Waterways(जलमार्ग). India has 12 major and 205 notified minor and intermediate ports. […]