Afcons Awarded Landmark Breakwater Contract For Vadhvan Port

16 Jun 2026 CW Team

The executive chairman said the contract reflected Afcons' proven expertise in delivering complex, large-scale marine infrastructure projects and that the Vadhvan breakwater would serve as a strategic enabler for India's ambition to become a global maritime hub. The managing director described the project as a moment of pride that showcased India’s growing capability to execute technically demanding projects and said successful delivery would support the Prime Minister's vision of Viksit Bharat. The company reported confidence in mobilising resources and technology to meet project timelines and standards.

Afcons has executed several significant marine projects domestically and internationally, including a bulk jetty at the Port of Sohar in Oman, the New Owendo International Port in Gabon, completed in a record time of 18 months, and a sulphur jetty in Kuwait providing an EPC berth facility. The company said it has a legacy spanning six decades and a presence in 31 countries across South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the CIS. Industry recognition includes an Engineering News-Record ranking in the Top 140 international contractors and positions of 12th in bridges and eighth in marine and ports.

Vadhvan Port is envisaged as India’s largest public port and one of the world's biggest container ports, with a handling capacity of 23.2 million (mn) TEUs that would position the country on the global trade map. The breakwater contract forms a strategic element of the port masterplan and is expected to support long-term operational resilience and capacity growth. Afcons noted that the project will draw on its technical experience and global project delivery track record.

"Join industry leaders at RAHSTA Expo, India's premier platform for roads, highways and traffic infrastructure. Register now to explore innovations, network with experts and shape the future of mobility."

Afcons Infrastructure has received a Letter of Award from Vadhvan Port Project for the construction of a 10.14 km breakwater at the upcoming Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra. The contract is valued at Rs 53.01 billion (bn) and the structure, when completed, will be the second-longest breakwater in the world. The award follows a competitive procurement process and represents a major marine infrastructure assignment for the firm. The executive chairman said the contract reflected Afcons' proven expertise in delivering complex, large-scale marine infrastructure projects and that the Vadhvan breakwater would serve as a strategic enabler for India's ambition to become a global maritime hub. The managing director described the project as a moment of pride that showcased India’s growing capability to execute technically demanding projects and said successful delivery would support the Prime Minister's vision of Viksit Bharat. The company reported confidence in mobilising resources and technology to meet project timelines and standards. Afcons has executed several significant marine projects domestically and internationally, including a bulk jetty at the Port of Sohar in Oman, the New Owendo International Port in Gabon, completed in a record time of 18 months, and a sulphur jetty in Kuwait providing an EPC berth facility. The company said it has a legacy spanning six decades and a presence in 31 countries across South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the CIS. Industry recognition includes an Engineering News-Record ranking in the Top 140 international contractors and positions of 12th in bridges and eighth in marine and ports. Vadhvan Port is envisaged as India’s largest public port and one of the world's biggest container ports, with a handling capacity of 23.2 million (mn) TEUs that would position the country on the global trade map. The breakwater contract forms a strategic element of the port masterplan and is expected to support long-term operational resilience and capacity growth. Afcons noted that the project will draw on its technical experience and global project delivery track record.

Infrastructure Transport

15 Jul 2026

Railways To Operate Over 300 Special Trains For Rath Yatra

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Indian Railways (IR) will operate more than 300 special trains for the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha and over 100 special trains during the Onam festival in Keralam. He flagged off the Nanded–Mumbai and Tanakpur–Nanded Express trains and inaugurated the extension of the Tanakpur–Pilibhit service up to Shahjahanpur via video conference from Rail Sadan in Bhubaneswar. He noted that the summer season, which concluded on 30 June, had seen a record 15,000 special trains. Vaishnaw stated that the newly launched services are intende..

Infrastructure Transport

15 Jul 2026

Vande Bharat Express To Start From Tripura Soon

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the Vande Bharat Express will commence operations from Tripura in the coming days after he flagged off the Agartala–Karimganj MEMU service at Agartala Railway Station. He recalled the rail history of the state, noting that a metre-gauge service first arrived in 1964 and that broad gauge reached Agartala in 2008 following national projects and later upgrades under the Act East policy. The event was described as a milestone for regional connectivity and the MEMU was presented as the first electric passenger train to originate from Tripura.\n\nSaha said he..

Infrastructure Urban

15 Jul 2026

MEMU Suspension Disrupts Commuters Between Vadodara And Dahod

The Vadodara–Dahod Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) service has been temporarily suspended for 26 days after its rake was diverted to Odisha to manage the surge in passenger traffic during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri. Indian Railways redeployed several MEMU rakes from different zones to meet the additional travel demand for the festival scheduled from the seventh of July to the second of August. As a result, train numbers 69233 and 69234 operating between Vadodara and Dahod will remain cancelled for the duration. Railway authorities advised passengers to use alternative train service..