Development, Operation & Maintenance of Berth-13 ; Concession agreement between DPA & Clean Cargo Container Terminal Ltd

DPA (Deendayal Port Authority) signed the concession agreement with the DPA Clean Cargo Container Terminal Ltd, an SPV of APSEZL (Adani Port and Special Economic Zone Limited), for development and operation of Berth No. 13 on DBFOT basis under PPP mode. This agreement was signed as an outcome of the open advertised tender floated by DPA for selecting the private industry partner for developing and operating the Berth No. 13 of DPA. The development is in line with the Ministry’s vision of migrating towards the landlord model of port operation and also for achieving the cargo handling targets set in MIV-2030 (Maritime India Vision).

The Concession Agreement was signed today between Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and the SPV of Adani Port and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZL) in the presence of Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairperson of DPA and Shri Sujal Shah, CEO, APSEZL.

The project aims at harnessing the efficiencies and technologies available with the industry partner to unlock the potential of Berth No. 13, both in terms of Cargo throughput as well as improving operational efficiency to bring down the cost of logistics. The project will help in developing and enhancing resilient supply chain in the region. This project is also a part of the National Infrastructure Pipeline and will complement initiatives of the Government of India, such as PM Gati Shakti Master plan. The Multipurpose Clean Cargo including Container Cargo Terminal will be fully compliant with the green port guidelines thereby ensuring sustainability in port operations by adopting best practices and contributing towards the long-term sustainability goals set out by the Government of India.

Project Highlight

•              Optimal Berth Capacity of berth 13 is 5.70 MMTPA.

•              Berth can accommodate vessel of upto 75000 DWT with 300m Length.

•              Fully Compliant with Green Port guidelines.

•              Terminal will handle clean cargo alongwith containerized cargo.

•              Terminal will cater to cargo movement to and from the Northern, Western and Central part of India and will provide connectivity to Global markets.

•              Terminal is a part of MIV 2030 & National Infrastructure Pipeline and will be complementing PM Gati Shakti Master Plan.