Paradip Port Trust invites bids for Western Dock terminal upgrade

Paradip Port Trust, India’s biggest state-owned cargo handler by volumes, has sought initial bids from private firms to build a 25 mn tonne (mt) capacity dry bulk cargo terminal estimated to cost Rs.23,921.3 mn. Tata Steel, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone and Essar Ports are expected to bid for the terminal that will handle all dry bulk, break-bulk cargo, both imports and exports. Potential bidders have time until February 18 to file their documents. The private operator winning the deal will develop, operate and maintain the terminal for 30 years, including deepening the Western Dock basin and the navigation channel up to the berths for handling of Cape size vessels.

Contact: Paradip Port Trust.

Tel: 06722-222 242.

Website: www.paradipport.gov.in