GPT Infraprojects wins Rs 1.95 billion order in Ivory Coast

28 Oct 2025 CW Team

GPT Infraprojects Limited (GPTINFRA) has announced that it has secured a contract valued at approximately Rs 1.95 billion (around €18.9 million) from Terminal Industriel Polyvalent de San Pedro (TIPSP) in Ivory Coast.

The order involves the detailed engineering, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a conveyor belt system for Phase 2 development works, including the connection between SOCIM and TIPSP Terminal in the port of San Pedro.

The contract has been awarded by an international entity and is expected to be executed within a period of 12 months.

This project marks another significant international win for GPT Infraprojects, reinforcing its expertise in large-scale infrastructure and material handling systems.

The company confirmed that neither its promoters nor its group companies have any interest in the awarding entity, and the transaction does not fall under related-party arrangements.

GPT Infraprojects continues to expand its global footprint through specialised engineering and construction projects that strengthen its international presence.

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