Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority gave its approval to Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) to develop a new container terminal and two offshore berths. The work for this project will be done without reclaiming land in order to protect the environment and the flamingo population. There remains some scope for increasing container output at MbPT, even though MbPT has witnessed low capacity in FY21. The two new berths will be built by filling the basins of Princess and Victoria docks. MbPT is also in the process of obtaining cargo handling tools, developing the container yard, and leading further capital dredging in the basin of the natural harbour that has seen a lot of silt accumulation over the years.
Contact: Mumbai Port Trust.
Tel: 022-6656 5656.
E-mail: dc@mumbaiport.gov.in
Website: mumbaiport.gov.in
