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Deendayal Port Authority has opened bidding for the development and operation of two cargo berths at Kandla under a 30-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The project, valued at INR 733 crore, aims to handle multipurpose clean cargo and container traffic and will be awarded to the bidder offering the highest royalty per tonne or TEU. The berths, capable of handling large vessels and container drafts of up to 14.5 metres, include 43.3 hectares of support infrastructure. The development must be completed within 18 months of award, reflecting the port's push to modernise facilities and meet growing cargo demand.
Deendayal Port Authority has launched the bidding process for two of its cargo berths at Kandla port, offering them as a single project under a 30-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) concession. The berths, numbered 15 and 16, are intended to handle multipurpose clean cargo as well as container traffic. The project is estimated at INR 733 crore, covering development of mechanised cargo handling infrastructure and other essential facilities. Advertisement
These berths were previously under private operation but were reclaimed by the port authority due to non-performance by the earlier operator. The current PPP initiative is aimed at improving cargo throughput, reducing turnaround times, and attracting higher container volumes. The port handled over 150 million tonnes of cargo in the last financial year, including more than 475,000 TEUs of containers through its terminal operated by J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Ltd.
The berths feature a 600-metre quay capable of accommodating two large ships simultaneously. The associated infrastructure spans 43.3 hectares, including stack yards, rail yards, and support facilities. Together, the berths can handle about 14.10 million tonnes annually, with roughly 5.08 million tonnes dedicated to multipurpose clean cargo and up to 600,000 TEUs of containers. The facilities are designed for vessels with a maximum Deadweight Tonnage of 75,000 and container drafts of up to 14.5 metres.
The tender specifies that the project will be awarded to the bidder offering the highest royalty to the port authority, either per tonne of cargo or per TEU. Once selected, the operator must complete the development of the berths and install the necessary equipment within 18 months of the concession becoming effective.
This move is part of the port authority's broader efforts to upgrade its infrastructure through private investment. It follows previous PPP initiatives at other Kandla berths and aligns with national logistics and trade expansion goals. By attracting private capital and expertise, the authority aims to improve operational efficiency, boost cargo handling capacity, and strengthen the port's role in India's maritime trade.
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