APSEZ to develop multipurpose berth at Kandla port

Ahmedabad: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), the ports arm of the diversified conglomerate, Adani Group, on Wednesday, announced that it has signed a concession agreement with Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) to develop Berth No. 13 at the Kandla port. APSEZ has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, DPA Container and Clean Cargo Terminal Limited (DPACCCTL), that will carry out operations at the berth. The berth will handle multipurpose cargo and is expected to be commissioned in FY27.In July 2024, APSEZ had received the letter of interest (LOI) for the development, operation, and maintenance of the berth for a 30-year concession period.According to the statement, APSEZ will develop the berth under the design, build, finance, operate and transfer (DBFOT) model for multipurpose clean cargo, including container cargo.Berth No. 13 is 300 metres long and offers 5.7 MMT capacity annually and is expected to be commissioned in the financial year 2026-27.Ashwani Gupta, CEO and whole-time director, APSEZ, said, "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 statement said the berth will further consolidate the company's position on the western coast and enhance its ability to service customers in Gujarat and north India.APSEZ has eight strategically located ports and terminals along the western coast and eight ports and terminals on the east coast.