Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) is all set to enter the maritime sector in West Bengal as it emerged as the top bidder for operating a berth at Haldia Dock Complex. The company outbid city-based Ripley & Co by quoting a royalty of Rs 75 per tonne for the rights to mechanise and run the dry bulk cargo handling berth at HDC of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust, formerly known as Kolkata Port.
APSEZ, a part of globally diversified Adani Group, is the largest integrated logistics player in India.