APSEZ & DPA to construct multipurpose berth at Kandla Port, Gujarat

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a concession agreement with DPA for the development of Berth No. 13 at Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat. To facilitate operations at this berth, APSEZ has established a wholly-owned subsidiary named DPA Container and Clean Cargo Terminal Limited (DPACCCTL), as stated in their official announcement.

The berth is designed to accommodate multipurpose cargo and is anticipated to be operational by FY27.

In July 2024, APSEZ received a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the development, operation, and maintenance of the berth, which is granted for a concession period of 30 years. The company plans to develop the berth using the DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer) model, focusing on multipurpose clean cargo, including containerized shipments.

Berth No. 13

Berth No. 13 will extend 300 m in length and is projected to have an annual capacity of 5.7 million metric tons. Its commissioning is expected in FY27.

Ashwani Gupta, CEO and whole-time director of APSEZ, remarked, "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."

The announcement further indicated that this development will strengthen the company's foothold on the western coast and improve its service offerings to clients in Gujarat and northern India.

As a key player in the globally diversified Adani Group, APSEZ stands as India's largest port developer and operator, managing seven strategically positioned ports and terminals on the west coast and eight on the east coast.