Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is keen to ensure that upgradation of its port policy results in increase in coastal shipping of goods and opens gates for export-import trade.

At present, 94 per cent of the cargo moves through roads and air, while only six per cent via water, Principal Secretary (Transport and Ports) Gautam Chaterjee told PTI. "Our endeavour is to ensure that of the 720 kms state coastline, there should be a port at every 100 km where big ships can dock," he added.