Under the National Maritime Development Programme (NMDP) formulated by the Department of Shipping, 276 projects involving an investment of Rs.55,804 crores in the 12 Major Ports have been identified to be taken up for implementation over a period upto 2011-12. These include 25 projects for deepening of port channels, 76 projects for construction/reconstruction of berths/jetties etc., 52 projects for procurement of equipment etc., 45 projects for improvement in rail/road connectivity to the Major Ports and 78 other associated projects.Apart from this there is an investment of Rs. 14,000 crores in Private Port Development.

Most of the Indian Major cos. dealing with port sectors are already flodded with the jobs and can not meet the huge demand created by Port Sector.

We see a very good scope for third world companies to pitch in for the following equipment--

Mobile Harbour cranes up to 50-60 t Grab cap.

Cont. type ship unloaders@4-5000 tph.

Grab Type unloaders@2500 tph.

Floating cranes.

Transshippers.

RTG cranes.

Container cranes.

Barge Mounted cranes

High speed stacker/reclaimer-7500x5000 tph.

High speed rapid loading system up to 4000 tph.

Special cranes.

Next month there are two exhibitions related to port and infrastructure in Mumbai,this is the right time/place for the companies to show their strength.Our company shall be participating in both the exhibitions.We can provide following services to the interested companies-

1. Market/demand for the particular type of equipment.

2. List and contact nos. for the serious clients.

3. Fixing appoinments in Mumbai with serious clients.

4. List for the competitors.

5. Price for the equipment/system.

6. Fabrication facility to manufacture their equipment to get competitive in the market.

Anil Seth

Director-Libran Engineering& Services,India

0091-9811055650

www.libranengineering.com ■