Browsing by Author "Dasgupta, Mrinal Kumar"

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A Study on the efficiency in operations of Adani Liquid Terminal at Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), Mundra.
(Indian Maritime University, 2023) Ojha, Vaibhav; Dasgupta, Mrinal Kumar
One of India's greatest commercial empires, the Adani Group, is promoting Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ). The Group's activities span a variety of sectors, including logistics, ports, and coal mining and trade. Rail and shipping; thermal and renewable energy production and transmission; agricultural commodities and related businesses. The largest privately owned port operator in India is Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. For India, they have created, purchased, and grown a portfolio of ports infrastructure and services that is unmatched in India in less than two decades. The study outlines the fundamental operational procedures for Adani's liquid terminal, highlighting particular difficulties at the facility such as truck tanker traffic jams, pipeline pigging, and storage tank issues. Economical cleaning technique, limitation on liquid cargo overflow. Adani Ports is equipped with the tools necessary to overcome obstacles and compete effectively on a global scale. In fact, Adani Ports is the only port in the nation with the ability to handle and store a range of cargoes, including liquid cargo, dry bulk, broken bulk, cars, and crude oil. Mundra can accommodate four million TEUs and the biggest post Panamax ship. The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) spans around 200 km. Mundra is one of India's major ports because of the 11 communities that are located around the SEZ. The paper also emphasises the demand for oil on the international and Indian markets, as well as a comparison of the two. The section demonstrates Adani's export import portfolio as well as the numerous actions it takes to implement its own business model and strategy in the bulk liquid industry. The different upgrades that have been suggested. As the port itself is the biggest in India and provides a variety of liquid freight operations. For certain cargoes, the port has 6 berths and its above. IHC business has 17 dredgers in total at the Adani port. Beyonce used dredging for berthing when the water was shallow. More than 100 storage tanks and cutting edge amenities for luring clients for services & operational operations. Around 18 tug boats are available for pilotage at Adani Ports. There were 2 LNG gas canisters, each with a capacity of 50,000 MT. Containers are organised by number starting with the numeral 82 on the ship's deck.
Analysis on Port Performance Indicator of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
(Indian Maritime University, 2023) Kumar, Gaurav; Dasgupta, Mrinal Kumar
The performance of ports plays a crucial role in facilitating global trade and economic growth. In this study, an analysis is conducted on the port performance indicators of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, one of the major ports in India. The aim of the analysis is to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the port operations, identify areas of improvement, and suggest measures for enhancing the overall performance of the port. The study employs a quantitative approach, utilizing relevant data on port performance indicators, such as cargo throughput, vessel turnaround time, berth occupancy rate, container handling, and productivity, among others. The data is collected over a period of time, and statistical analysis, trend analysis, and benchmarking techniques are applied to assess the performance of the port. The findings of the analysis reveal the current status of the port's performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses in different areas. The study highlights the need for improving the port's operational efficiency, optimizing resource utilization, enhancing container handling capacity, and reducing vessel turnaround time. Additionally, the study identifies the need for technological advancements, infrastructural upgrades, and operational streamlining to improve the overall performance of the port. The results of this study are expected to provide valuable insights and recommendations for port authorities, policymakers, and stakeholders to implement strategic measures for enhancing the performance of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, and thereby contribute to the growth and development of the maritime trade sector in the region. Further research and analysis in this area are warranted to continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of the port and implement effective strategies for sustainable port operations.
Impact of Privatization of Ports on Relative Efficiency of Major Ports of India /
(Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, 2016-07-12) Dasgupta, Mrinal Kumar
In this article, an attempt has been made to identify the effect of liberalization on the efficiencies of container terminals of major ports of India. In India, the liberalization process started since 1991. As a result, many of the major ports, administered by the union government of India privatized their container terminals. In this study, the efficiency of privately managed terminals, under major ports, has been compared with public container terminals using data envelopment analysis (DEA). In this article, output-oriented DEA using DEAP (Data Envelopment Analysis (Computer) Programme) software has been carried out where the inverse of turnaround time per thousand twenty equivalent units (TEUs) has been taken as the output. The results of the study show that though the efficiency of containers terminals are affected by privatization to a great extent, they depend on other factors too.
Logistics performance as facilitator to trade performance: An Indian perspective
(The International Maritime Transport and Logistics Conference "MARLOG 13", 2024-03-03) Dasgupta, Mrinal Kumar; Mitra, Toorban; Pattanaik, Krushna Mohan
With the growing realisation of the importance of global integration in the production and consumption value chain, the importance of maritime logistics and transportation facilitating international trade is profoundly recognised. Further, a proliferation of collaborative trade agreements among different trade partners is ascribed to play a significant role. However, such external dynamics and engagements in international trade would propel blue economic growth if backed by strong maritime logistics initiatives and establishment. In this context, deep routed challenges, particularly in the domestic maritime logistics sector in manufacturing hubs like India, could potentially hamper her comparative advantages in international trade. It is in this context that this paper comes as an intercession by analysing India’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and its impact on trade performance. Also, this paper provides a comparative analysis of India’s LPI with that of other trade competitors from South and East Asia and tries to find out challenging areas of maritime logistics for India and suggest the required policy prescription thereof. Such acknowledgement is a compulsion for a country like India when escalated uncertainties due to episodes of COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine War, and dips in the business cycles of many countries that demanded green and resilient supply chain and logistics practices. The paper prescribes that domestic reforms to ease out challenges in Indian maritime logistics coupled with external engagements would provide a flat form for India to reap the optimal gains from international trade.