03 December 2008	The on-line newspaper devoted to the world of transports	22:02 GMT+1

July 15, 2004 Paradip port plans upgrade to handle more cargo Statesman News Service PARADIP, July 15. - The Paradip Port Trust has drawn up plans for deepening its channel, turning circles at the inner harbour for handling 1,25, 000 DWT vessels and 1,85,000 vessels in phases. The project envisages an expenditure of Rs 134.21 crores. Besides, the PPT has introduced improved systems for handling cargo operation. The deputy manager (management service), Mr SC Mohapatra, said that the port has handled traffic of 25.31 million tonnes during 2003-04 surpassing the previous record of 23.90 million tonnes during 2002-03. The PPT has adopted a new proposal for handling traffic of 50 million tonnes by the help of a new plan Vision 50 ...... Read more on The Statesman Search for hotel Destination O Other destinations Check-in date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Check-out date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Search on Select the subject:  All News Ports Tourism Database Aviation Trucking Index Home Page Press Review - Piazza Matteotti 1/3 - 16123 Genoa - ITALY phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail