Mumbai Port Trust

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The MbPT recently floated tenders to develop a STP in order to treat all the waste generated from port trust offices and residential spaces on its land.

Mumbai Port Trust to stop sewage discharge in sea

A letter has been submitted to Bharat Petroleum regarding the same.

27 Nov 2018 12:33 AM

The executing committee led by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in January, this year, had approved the detailed project report (DPR) of the same.

MbPT land sought for Metro 4A work

Sources claim port trust lacks funds to pay MMRDA for underground section.

24 Nov 2018 1:37 AM

The Tariff Authority for Major Ports passed an order for wharfage compensation payable by ONGC on October 3, 2018.

ONGC ordered to pay Rs 242 crore to Mumbai Port Trust

A sum of Rs 173.69 cr has to be paid to MbPT by ONGC in lieu of wharfage compensation charges since 2013-14.

22 Nov 2018 2:31 PM

On June 2, 2016, a massive fire broke out in the Metro House. Unauthorised encroachment and storage of combustible products on ground floor were found to be the main cause of fire.

2 floors of Metro House demolished

Civic body asked MbPT to cancel its lease agreement with building’s owner.

16 Nov 2018 5:47 AM

MbPT told to pay for underground Metro 4-A line

Metro 4 (Wadala to Kasarvadavali) will be extended to GPO in south Mumbai.

07 Nov 2018 1:21 AM

The shipping ministry on Thursday signed a new wage settlement pact with employees at state-run ports, under which workers will get a 10.6 per cent hike, which will cost the ministry Rs 560 crore per year.

Port workers' 10.6 pc wage hike to cost govt Rs 560 crore per year

This is the first time that the negotiations have happened in a cordial way.

30 Aug 2018 2:04 PM

The requests will be examined and taken up appropriately at board level.

‘Port Trust to examine request to treat MAFI trailers on par with transshipment'

At present, such cargo is entitled to seven free days without any wharfage for all ship agents.

30 Mar 2018 4:53 PM

This s the only tower in the city to house ‘time balls’

MbPT lacks funds to set Ghadiyal ticking

Conservationists have been asking for the restoration the heritage tower since past few years.

15 Feb 2018 6:37 AM

Picture for Representational purposes only.

Mumbai and Goa cruise service likely to start on March 1

The service is set to include ‘Bollywood-style’ dance floors and a swimming pool.

13 Feb 2018 4:51 AM

Gadkari said the proposal is already a part of the city's development plan, and requested Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to use his special privileges to clear it. (Photo: File)

Mumbai Port Trust to create ‘world’s largest garden’ in city: Gadkari

MbPT chairman Sanjay Bhatia told reporters that the proposed garden will be spread over 300 acres, bigger than Hyde Park in London.

12 Jan 2018 4:28 PM

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union minister Nitin Gadkari look at the terminal’s plan.

City to get 300 acre reclaimed garden

Authorities aim to complete the project by June 2019. Around 27 projects have been planned.

12 Jan 2018 2:28 AM

Firefighters at work in city. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Mumbai sees nine fires within 24 hours

At Juhu Tara Road, a minor fire erupted on the third floor of Suraj Cooperative Housing Society.

10 Jan 2018 5:51 AM

The body has also written to the Deputy Conservator of the MbPT on the issue.

Mumbai’s port lacks facilities: MANSA

MANSA claimed that there is a lack of initiative within the port to carry out the draft survey in a timely manner.

28 Dec 2017 4:39 AM

Chief Fire Officer Mumbai Fire Brigade, P S Rahandale informed that the fire was confined to state-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's (BPCL) tank No 13, which exploded due to high heat. (Photo: ANI)

Mumbai: Butcher Island fire under control, cooling process underway

Due to tremendous heat, the affected tank defragmented at about 11:45 am on Friday.

08 Oct 2017 5:38 PM

The fire broke out around 5 pm at tanks 13 and 14, which have storage capacity of around 10 to 15 lakh litres each, said the MPT fire brigade official. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Fire breaks out at fuel storage tanks on Butcher Island off Mumbai

Butcher Island houses an offloading terminal, and petrol and diesel storage tanks.

06 Oct 2017 9:34 PM

Ro-Ro ferry to cut Mumbai-Goa travel time by three hours from 2018

The much-awaited ferry service will cut down your travel time to Alibaug and Goa further by three hours.

29 Apr 2017 6:27 AM

A projection of the proposed ropeway project.

Soon, travel Mumbai to Elephanta by India’s longest ropeway

According to MPT, cable car would have a 3S system and ply on three ropes rather than the conventional system of a single rope.

27 Apr 2017 3:27 AM

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.(Photo:PTI)

Gadkari's project: A structure taller than Burj Khalifa, a new waterfront for Mumbai

Mumbai Port has already invited global tender from consulting firms for master plan and infrastructure design of the port.

16 Apr 2017 12:27 PM

The planning committee also proposed to double the floor space index (FSI) from one to two.

Affordable housing land increased by 80 hectares

Mumbai Port Trust land to be developed for affordable housing.

07 Mar 2017 3:04 AM

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