Adani Ports to develop multipurpose berth at Gujarat’s Kandla Port

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer-cum-operator, has signed a concession agreement with Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) to develop Berth No. 13 at Deendayal Port, Kandla, Gujarat.

APSEZ has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary, DPA Container and Clean Cargo Terminal (DPACCCTL), to carry out operations at the berth, says an official release from APSEZ.

"In July 2024, APSEZ had received the letter of intent for the development, operation and maintenance of the berth for a 30-year concession period. APSEZ will develop the berth under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) model for multipurpose clean cargo, including container cargo."

Ashwani Gupta, Whole-time Director and CEO, APSEZ says: “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 berth will further consolidate our position on the western coast and enhance our ability to service customers in Gujarat and north India."

Berth No. 13 is 300m long and offers 5.7 million tonnes capacity annually, and is likely to be commissioned in FY27, the release added.