Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has received letter of award from the Kolkata port authorities for mechanisation and upgradation of a berth in Haldia Dock Complex (HDC). This marks the entry of the company in West Bengal's maritime sector. The project envisages incorporating environment friendly, fully mechanised technology for handling dry bulk cargo.
Berth no. 2, where the company will work, will offer a capacity of 3.744 million metric tons per annum and the investment will be about Rs 298.26 crore. The project is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25. APSEZ 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.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), a part of globally diversified Adani Group, is the largest integrated logistics player in India.