India’s Ports and Shipping Sector

Maritime Ranking

  • India is the 16th largest maritime country globally.

Trade Contribution

  • The Indian maritime sector accounts for 95% of India’s trade by volume and 70% by value.

Ship Recycling

  • India is the 3rd largest in the world in terms of ship recycling by tonnage.

Strategic Location and Industry Leadership

  • India, with a coastline of approximately 7,517 km, is strategically positioned on global shipping routes.
  • As of 2021, India holds over 30% of the global market share in the shipbreaking industry and hosts the world’s largest ship-breaking facility at Alang.

Port Infrastructure

  • India has 12 major ports and 200 non-major/intermediate ....
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