New Mangalore Port users seek better road, rail connectivity

Stakeholders from the logistics sector have stressed the need to improve connectivity to New Mangalore Port at the ‘Karnataka Ports, Shipping and Logistics Summit’ in Mangaluru. The summit was jointly organised by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations and India Sea Trade on Friday.

Participating in the business session on ‘Cargo owners’ perspective on reshaping ports and logistics infrastructure’, Shekara Pujari, President of the Association of New Mangalore Port Stevedores, said the condition of the road connecting New Mangalore Port to Bengaluru is poor. Highlighting the poor road conditions on Shiradi Ghat stretch that connects Mangaluru with Bengaluru, he said it affects the movement of cargo between the Port and the hinterland.