The Andhra Pradesh Department of Ports is planning to invite tenders for four fishing harbours soon. The harbours are planned at Nizampatnam, Machilipatnam, Uppada and Juvvaladinne. Tenders are also expected for two ports, Ramayapatnam and Bhavanampadu, while two more greenfield ports are also being planned at Kakinada SEZ and Machilipatnam. The state aims to increase the capacity of ports and to 400 mt by 2024 from the current capacity of 100 mt. Following the tendering process for the four fishing harbours in the first phase, the government aims to make them available in two years’ time. The government has already approved the detailed projects reports of Ramayaptanam and Bhavanampadu ports. It has also appointed consultants for these projects.