Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal is set to flag off the first international cargo voyage from Dibrugarh, marking a significant development in Assam’s inland waterways and strengthening the region’s connectivity with international trade routes.
The initiative is expected to provide a new avenue for transporting goods through the Brahmaputra River, creating greater opportunities for trade and commerce in Assam and the wider Northeast. The international cargo movement from Dibrugarh highlights the potential of inland waterways as an efficient mode of freight transportation. It is also aimed at improving connectivity between the Northeast and overseas markets while supporting regional economic activity.
The development is part of broader efforts to promote waterways-based logistics and integrate the Northeast more closely with national and international trade networks. The first international cargo voyage is expected to mark an important milestone in Assam’s maritime and logistics landscape, opening new possibilities for cargo movement from the region to international destinations.