The Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has recently inaugurated and laid foundation stone for multiple projects totalling investment of Rs 1.93 billion at the Deendayal Port. The initiatives are designed to strengthen port infrastructure, enhance cargo evacuation, modernise operations and support long-term expansion of one of India’s key maritime gateways.
Key components include development of land for a new shipyard facility, improved coastal road connectivity to National Highway-141, modern storage facilities, and essential utility upgrades such as chemical pipeline networks and fender system enhancements.
Deendayal Port, Kandla is also advancing its sustainability agenda with the rollout of a green electric vehicle loader fleet and charging bay, and the port’s first 5 tonnes per day green methanol facility to support alternative marine fuels.