LOGISTICS: Cabotage Law changes sought to boost coastal shipping.

from BUSINESS LINE, October 31, 2009 Kochi, Oct. 30 - The shipping fraternity in Kochi has called upon the authorities to take a re-look at the existing Cabotage Law given the growing importance of coastal shipping, following the developmental activities carried out in the major ports.

transshipment hubs Some of the major ports, including Kochi, were developing as transshipment hubs and their progress would be hampered unless outdated guidelines and directives in the Cabotage Law were revised or removed, highly placed sources in shipping circles said.

Container handling He attributed the growth in container handling registered by Kochi port between April and …