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APSEZ sets deadline for Dhamra 2nd phase expansion

July 11: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) is aiming to complete the 2nd phase of the expansion at Dhamra Port, in which it recently acquired 100% shares from Tata Steel Ltd and L&T Infrastructure Ltd, in the next 30-33 months to increase cargo handling capacity to more than 100 million tons per annum (mtpa).

“Following the acquisition, the second phase of development will be initiated within 90 days and completion targeted in 30 months,” APSEZ said in a statement.

APSEZ had announced acquisition of 100% shares of Tata Steel and L&T Infrastructure on June 23.

Dhamra Port at present has a capacity to handle 12 mtpa of imported dry bulk cargo and 13 mtpa of dry bulk cargo for exports/coastal movement. The port presently has capacity to store about 1 million tons of coal and limestone and over 1.20 mt of iron ore.

The master plan of Dhamra Port provides for a total 15 berths to handle more than 100 mtpa of all types of cargo.

It plans to have six dry bulk berths, including two existing berths, to handle coal, limestone, iron ore and other dry bulk cargo.

In addition, it plans another six berths (two container berths and four multipurpose berths) for handling break bulk/general cargo such as containerised cargo, steel products, fertiliser and edible oil.

The port also plans to have POL and LNG berths and a transloading berth to cater to the increasing demand for transloading operations in sheltered waters.