Adani Ports to Operate Multipurpose Terminal at Deendayal Port

The contract to operate a multifunctional terminal at Deendayal Port with a capacity of 5.7 million tonnes is expected to be awarded to Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), the largest private port operator in India. APSEZ will run the terminal for 30 years, handling clean freight, including containers. With a royalty bid of Rs 200 per ton, the business placed the highest and won the deal.

With this victory, APSEZ will be better represented at Deendayal Port (formerly known as Kandla Port), which is the second-largest state-owned port in India in terms of volume. At Tuna Tekra, a satellite facility, APSEZ currently runs a dry bulk cargo terminal.

In September 2024, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest private port operator, signed a concession agreement with the Deendayal Port Authority to develop and operate a multipurpose terminal at Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat. This 30-year contract grants APSEZ the rights to equip and manage Berth No. 13, enhancing its strategic presence on India’s western coast.

Project Overview

The multipurpose terminal at Berth No. 13 is designed to handle a diverse range of clean cargo, including containers, project cargo, roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) cargo, sugar, salt, wooden logs, and silica sand. The facility will feature a 300-meter berth with an annual capacity of 5.7 million tonnes, comprising 4.2 million tonnes of dry bulk and breakbulk cargo, and 0.1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containerized cargo.

Infrastructure and Equipment

APSEZ plans to develop the terminal under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) model. The project includes the installation of advanced cargo handling equipment such as rubber-tyred gantry cranes, reach stackers, spreaders, payloaders, forklifts, dumpers, trailers, and grabs. Additionally, the development encompasses a storage yard, covered sheds, and ancillary facilities like internal road and rail infrastructure to ensure seamless cargo movement.

Strategic Significance

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This concession strengthens APSEZ’s footprint at Deendayal Port, India’s second-largest state-owned port by volume. Since 2015, APSEZ has operated a dry bulk cargo terminal at Tuna Tekra, a satellite facility of Deendayal Port. The addition of the multipurpose terminal allows APSEZ to diversify its cargo handling capabilities, catering to a broader customer base in Gujarat and northern India.

Ashwani Gupta, Whole-time Director and CEO of APSEZ, stated, “Berth No. 13 will diversify our presence at Deendayal Port. We will now handle multipurpose clean cargo at the port, in addition to dry bulk cargo that we already handle.”

Operational Timeline

The multipurpose terminal is expected to be commissioned in the fiscal year 2026-2027. Upon completion, it will significantly enhance the port’s capacity to handle various cargo types, contributing to regional economic growth and bolstering India’s maritime infrastructure.

In summary, APSEZ’s agreement to develop and operate the multipurpose terminal at Deendayal Port marks a strategic expansion of its operations, enabling the company to offer comprehensive cargo handling services and reinforcing its position as a pivotal player in India’s port sector.

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