Adani - Ports and Airports

 Mundra Port, Krishnapatnam Port, Karaikal Port, Hazira Port, Dhamra Port, Dahej Port, Gangavaram Port, Vizag Terminal, Mormugao Terminal, Vizhinjam Port, Kattupalli Port, Kamarajar Port, Tuna Terminal, Agardana Shipyard & Terminals, Dighi Port

Ports and terminals

See also: List of ports in India

The company commenced operations at Mundra Port and currently operates 15 ports across all Indian states.[10][26] Its ports have 45 berths and 14 terminals.[10][26]

Mundra Port

Main article: Mundra Port

Mundra Port is a deep-water, all-weather, berthing on arrival port in the Gulf of Kutch. With 26 berths and dedicated terminals for different cargo and commodity types, it has an annual capacity to handle 231 MMT cargo. The port is connected to National Highway (NH) network through State Highways 48 via Anjar and SH-6. It has a privately developed rail network of 69  km connecting Adipur to Mundra port, which in-turn provides nationwide connectivity. It is capable of berthing fully loaded Capesize vessels, VLCC and ULCC. It handles dry bulk, break bulk, project cargo, liquid, containers, automobiles, and crude.[citation needed]

Since 2013, Mundra Port is India's largest private commercial port[26] and hosts the world's largest coal import terminal.[citation needed] Mundra Port was known for introducing technological advancements that led to a high level of automation to enhance the efficiency of cargo handling.[citation needed]

As of August 2016, approximately 20,000 ships had docked at Mundra without a single accident representing the high safety standards implemented by the port authorities.[citation needed] Mundra Port had two single-point mooring (SPM) facilities to evacuate crude oil.[10] Efforts to build a new container terminal in Mundra in partnership with French shipping giant CMA Terminals were underway as of January 2017.[10][27]

Krishnapatnam Port

Main article: Krishnapatnam Port

Krishnapatnam Port Company Limited (KPCL) is a multi-cargo facility port located near Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. KPCL was acquired by Adani Ports in October 2020 for INR 13,000 cr. from the CVR Group.[28][29][30] Originally, they had a 75% stake but by April 2021 they acquired the remaining 25% stake from Vishwasmudra Holdings.[28][31]

Karaikal Port

Main article: Karaikal Port

May 2021.Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) is looking to buy Karaikal port in Puducherry at a valuation of ₹1,500-2,000 crore but multiple sources said that the deal is “not easy” to consummate given the ownership structure and the debt.

Hazira Port

Main article: Hazira Port

The Hazira Port is a deep-water port located in the Gulf of Khambat, Surat, Gujarat.[32][33] The port has been operational since 2005 and is a strategic port for Shell Energy India.[33] Adani developed additional container jetties and multipurpose jetties.[33] However, in 2016, APSEZ faced setbacks to further development due to environmental complaints from the Hazira Fishermen Committee.[34]

Dhamra Port

Main article: Dhamra Port

Dhamra Port, Bhadrak, Odisha is a deep-water, all-weather, multi-user, a multi-cargo port located between Haldia and Paradeep ports on India's eastern coast.[35] It was acquired by Adani in 2014 for Rs 5,500 crore which was the largest port sector deal at the time.[35] It can handle dry bulk, breakbulk, project cargo, and containers.[36] It has an annual capacity of 40 MMT cargo which can go up to 100 MMT in the future.[citation needed] It is located near the mineral belts of Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.[36] It is connected by a 62 km railway line to Ranital Link Cabin which connects the main Howrah-Chennai line.[36] It features a fully integrated conveyor system for import and export, a coastal circuit for fast cargo transit, and rapid loading silos with 4000 TPH capacity.[36] Situated between Haldia in West Bengal and Paradip in Odisha, the Port is located 215 km from Bhubaneshwar.[37] The port serves as a gateway to Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar and the entire geopolitical region, including the ASEAN region.[37]

Dahej Port

Main article: Dahej Port

The Dahej Port is a deep-water, multi-cargo port in the Gulf of Khambat, Bharuch, Gujarat.[38] It houses two dry and breaks bulk berths and dedicated facilities for handling project cargo.[38] It has a capacity to handle 2 crore (20 million) tonnes per year.[citation needed] It handles all kinds of dry bulk and breakbulk cargo including coal, fertiliser, Agri products, steel cargo, and minerals.[38] Additionally, it is capable of berthing capesize and Panama vessels.[citation needed] Dahej Port has a dedicated railway line that connects to the national railway network and it is also connected to National Highway 8.[38] It is connected to the contiguous industrial hubs of Gujarat, Maharashtra and eastern Madhya Pradesh.[38]

Dahej Port is equipped with India's first high speed elevated triangular gallery overload conveying system for coal transportation which reduces dust pollution.[38] It accommodates a Ro-Ro Jetty for project cargo movement of 9.8 km long fully integrated high-speed conveyor.[38]

Gangavaram Port

Main article: Gangavaram Port

Adani Ports announced on 3 March 2021 that it had acquired a 31.5% stake in Gangavaram Port from Windy Lakeside Investment, an affiliate of Warburg Pincus, for ₹1,954 crore (US$240 million).

Adani Ports may acquire a 58.1% stake in Gangavaram Port from DVS Raju Group, for undisclosed amount

Vizag Terminal

APSEZ formerly owned a coal terminal in the Visakhapatnam Port.[39] In 2022, only a few years into a 30-year contract they returned it to the Visakhapatnam Port Authority.[39]

Mormugao Terminal

Main article: Mormugao Port Trust

Mormugao Terminal is a one-berth terminal located on the south-west coast of India.[40] It has a capacity of 7 MMT cargo.[citation needed] It can handle coal cargo, Panamax and capsize vessels.[40] Its main feature is a mechanized material handling system of conveyor systems and stacker cum reclaimers.[40] It is connected to Maharashtra and Karnataka hinterlands via South Central Railways and Konkan Railways.[40]

Vizhinjam Port

Main article: Vizhinjam International Seaport

APSEZ won a bid with the Kerala government to construct the Vizhinjam International Seaport in 2015.[41] While the initial completion date was projected for 2020[42] the construction has experienced multiple delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and cyclones.[43] Adani sought an extension to 2024 but this led to disputes with the Kerala government.[43][44]

Kattupalli Port

Main article: Kattupalli Shipyard

Kattupalli Port lies 24 km north of Chennai Port and can handle 18 MMT cargo,[citation needed] including containers, breakbulk, and project cargo.[45] It can berth fully loaded Capesize vessels and container vessels.[citation needed] It has a DPD warehouse within the container for movement of AEO and DPD consignments and a 45,000 sq. ft. warehouse with off-dock CFS. Kattupalli Port is connected to all CFSs/ICDs/SEZs in Chennai for imports and exports.[45]

Kamarajar Port

Kamarajar Port(formerly known as Ennore Port) is a container terminal located in the northern suburbs of Chennai.[46] It can handle 12 MMT cargo.[citation needed] It is connected to the hinterland by roads, including the upcoming EMRIP project and Northern Port Access Road.[46]

Tuna Terminal

Main article: Tuna Port

In 2012, the Kandla Port Trust (KPT), longtime operator of Kandla Port (20km to the northeast of Tuna Tekra) proposed to improve access for larger vessels by authorizing construction of a modern, four-berth, deep draft terminal at Tuna Tekra. Kandla Port reached an agreement with Adani Ports & SEZ for construction of a new, mechanized, four-berth terminal with direct unloading facilities for coal, iron ore, and other dry bulk goods.[47]

Tuna Port is an all-weather, berthing on arrival port with the largest coal import terminal of 35,000 MT/Day discharge rate[citation needed] near Kandla Port.[48] It has a capacity of 2 crore (20 million) tonnes per year and can handle 1,30,00 DWT vessels at berth.[citation needed] It can handle all kinds of dry bulk and breakbulk cargo including coal, fertilizer, agri-products, steel cargo, and minerals, and it is equipped with a fully integrated high-speed conveyor system.[48] It is connected to National Highway (NH) 8A.[48]

Agardana Shipyard & Terminals

Agardanda Terminal is an under construction 150000 MT Container terminal located in Agardanda, Maharashtra which was previously built as a shipyard and container terminal under the agreement with the Maharashtra Maritime Board, State Government of Maharashtra. Adani tookover the project in 2021.[49][50]

Dighi Port

Mumbai. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

Ahmedabad. Sardar Vallabbhai Patel International Airport.

Lucknow. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport.

Mangaluru. Mangaluru International Airport.

Jaipur. Jaipur International Airport.

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Thiruvananthapuram.