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• 12 Major Ports: Operated by the government and falling under the Indian Ports Act, they handle the bulk of India's cargo and foreign trade.
• Over 200 Minor Ports: Governed by the respective state governments, these ports handle regional trade and are essential for coastal shipping.

In maritime trade, cargo is typically classified based on its physical form and handling requirements. The major types of cargo include dry bulk, liquid bulk, and break bulk, each with specific characteristics and methods of transportation. Here's an overview of each:
1. Dry Bulk Cargo
Dry bulk cargo refers to loose, unpackaged cargo that is typically transported in large quantities in the hold of a ship. This type of cargo does not require packaging and is usually loaded and unloaded using specialized equipment such as conveyor belts, cranes, and grabs.
• Characteristics:
o Generally transported in bulk, not packaged or containerized.
o Requires specialized ships, often called bulk carriers.
o Can be unloaded directly into storage facilities or transported by land (road, rail) after unloading.
• Examples:
o Grains (e.g., wheat, corn, rice)
o Coal
o Iron ore
o Cement
o Fertilizers
o Salt
o Bauxite
o Petroleum coke
• Transport: Usually carried on bulk carriers, large ships designed to carry dry bulk cargo in their holds.
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2. Liquid Bulk Cargo
Liquid bulk cargo refers to liquid commodities that are transported in large quantities. Like dry bulk, liquid bulk is generally carried in a bulk form and does not require packaging. However, it is loaded and unloaded using tanks, pipelines, or pumps.
• Characteristics:
o Transported in liquid form.
o Requires tankers (specialized vessels designed to carry liquids) for transportation.
o Often involves hazardous materials, so proper handling and safety measures are essential.
• Examples:
o Crude oil
o Petroleum products (e.g., gasoline, diesel)
o Liquefied natural gas (LNG)
o Vegetable oils
o Chemical products
o Molasses
o Wine (in some cases, although less common)
• Transport: Typically carried on oil tankers, chemical tankers, and LNG carriers, all of which have specialized tanks for liquid storage.
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The difference between an Act, Rules, and Regulations lies in their legal authority and purpose:
• Act: This is a law passed by a legislative body (like Parliament or a state legislature). It provides the broad framework for governance, rights, and duties but doesn't always include the detailed procedures for implementation.
• Rules: These are created by the government or an authorized body to define the procedural aspects of implementing an Act. Rules help clarify how the provisions of the Act should be applied and enforced.
• Regulations: These are more specific than rules and often made by regulatory authorities or government departments to oversee detailed operational aspects within a sector or industry. Regulations ensure compliance and enforcement with respect to the broader objectives set in the Act.
Think of it like this: The Act sets the law, Rules explain how it should be followed, and Regulations ensure its practical enforcement.
The difference between sympathy and empathy lies in how we connect with others' emotions:
• Sympathy: This means understanding someone’s feelings from a distance and feeling sorry for them. You acknowledge their pain but don’t necessarily feel it yourself. Example: Saying, “I’m sorry you’re going through this.”
• Empathy: This is deeper—it means feeling what the other person is experiencing and putting yourself in their shoes emotionally. You relate to their emotions as if they were your own. Example: Saying, “I can imagine how painful this must be for you.”
Think of sympathy as observing someone’s struggle, while empathy is experiencing it with them. One is more detached, while the other is more personal and emotionally involved.