📋 Tender Overview
Scope : To Set up Container Terminal at Vadhavan Port in Maharashtra.
APM Terminals has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) for development of a new container terminal at the proposed mega port project at Vadhavan in Maharashtra.
The project is being implemented through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) between JNPA and Maharashtra Maritime Board, which will be responsible for developing the primary infrastructure. To be developed at the cost of USD 10 billion (Rs 76,220 crore), the port will have capacity to handle annual cargo of 23 million TEUs/ 254 million tonne. It can cater to larger container vessels of 20,000 TEUs. The project, once completed will be among 10 largest ports globally.
Vadhavan Port is expected to contribute to the growth of the local economy and also position itself as a green fuel hub. Located on the west coast at about 150 km north of Mumbai, the Vadhavan Port project has a natural draft of about 20 mtrs. and will offer easy connectivity to the National Highway Road network and the dedicated freight corridor (DFC) rail network.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)
1502, Express Tower, Nariman Point,
Mumbai - 400021,
Tel : +91 22 6616 5600,
Fax: +91 22 6745 1116, 022-67431116
Email: cma@nport.gov.in
Website : https://www.jnport.gov.in/
