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Vadhavan Port
Context
India is gearing up to launch its most ambitious port project yet—a colossal venture set to reshape the country’s maritime capabilities. Situated on the Maharashtra coast, the Vadhavan Port promises to be a game-changer in global shipping, projected to rank among the top 10 container ports worldwide upon completion.
Key Features of Vadhavan Port
The Rs 76,220 crore, all-weather, deep-draft port near the Gujarat border received cabinet approval in June 2024. It’s important features are:
- Capacity: Annual capacity of 298 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) and handling 23.2 Million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) annually.
- Phase 1: Initial operations will start with a capacity to handle 15 Million TEUs.
- Infrastructure: The port will feature nine container terminals, each extending 1,000 meters along the coast, and multiple specialized berths including multipurpose, liquid bulk, Ro-Ro, and small craft facilities.
- Container Terminals: Spread across the port, these terminals include storage yards directly behind the quay apron, optimized for streamlined container handling.
- Specialized Berths: Apart from container handling, the port includes berths for multipurpose cargo, liquid bulk, Ro-Ro operations, and small craft, catering comprehensively to diverse maritime needs.
- Rail and Onshore Facilities: A dedicated rail terminal and onshore reclamation areas further enhance logistical capabilities, ensuring seamless integration with national and regional transport networks.
- It will be over three times the size of India's current largest ports—the government-operated Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Mumbai and the Adani-owned Mundra.
- The Vadhavan port, set to be operational by 2030, will be developed by reclaiming 1,448 hectares of sea land, eliminating the need for land acquisition.
Strategic Significance
- Geopolitical Importance: Serving as a pivotal hub in the Arabian Sea, the port is strategically placed to facilitate trade routes linking India with the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
- IMEC Corridor: As the starting point for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), Vadhavan Port is poised to play a pivotal role in enhancing India’s trade relations across continents.
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