New Delhi, March 27
Adani Port and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) today claimed that it has become the first Indian port operator to handle cargo movement of 200 million tonnes (MT) in 2018-19.
APSEZ, a part of Gautam Adani-led Adani Group, had recorded 100 MT cargo in 2013-14.
On March 21, the APSEZ recorded cargo movement of more than 200 MT, it said.
“Our projections were to reach this milestone by 2020 but we could achieve it ahead of schedule courtesy the tech-driven operational efficiency and enhanced asset utilisation. Robust capacity addition at our leading ports such as Dhamra and Mundra and deepening presence closer the hinterland with new facilities such as Ennore and Kattupalli played a critical role in this journey,” said Karan Adani, Chief Executive Officer, APSEZ.
The company said it developed Mundra Port first but later on there were additions to the portfolio. Non-major ports were developed at Hazira, Dhamra, Dahej and the newest one at Kattupalli.
Terminals were developed within major ports of the country at Ennore, Kandla, Goa and Vizag from 2005 to 2018, it said adding Mundra Port remains the crown jewel, but the feat of handling 200 MT cargo has not been achieved by one port alone. — PTI
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