TNPSC Thervupettagam

Vadhavan Port project

June 24 , 2024 6 days 176 0
  • The Union Cabinet has approved the development of an all-weather deep-water port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra.
  • This port is designed to accommodate large container vessels.
  • It will be jointly constructed by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB).
  • The total project cost is approximately 76,220 crore.
  • It will be developed in two phases, with the first phase expected to be operational by 2029 and the second by 2037.
  • The port will have the capacity to handle 23 million TEUs (20-foot equivalent units).
  • This is a capability unmatched by any other port in India due to the natural limitations.
  • It will feature nine container terminals, each about 1000 meters long, enabling it to harbour the world’s largest vessels, which carry about 24,000 TEUs.

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