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flag Gujarat discusses boosting coastal shipping to carry more cargo, facing cost and regulatory challenges.

flag The Gujarat Maritime Board held a workshop in Gandhinagar to discuss strategies to enhance coastal shipping, aiming to integrate it into the national logistics framework. flag With 49 ports, Gujarat handles 19% of India's coastal cargo and aims to reach 140 million metric tons by 2047. flag Participants highlighted the cost and environmental benefits of coastal shipping but noted issues like high logistics costs and regulatory hurdles. flag Solutions proposed include developing dedicated berths and better port connectivity. flag The Government of India's Coastal Shipping Bill 2024 was seen as a key step for fostering growth.

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