Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited, the largest port operator and developer in India, has recently made an announcement for a significant development to be made in the port sector. The group has elaborate plans of development for the Deendayal port at Kandla in Gujarat. With the initiative, the Adani Group will be able to further extend its hold over the port sector. It will also be able to ensure that Adani Monopoly exists in this particular business sector.

The Construction of Berth No. 13

APSEZ has recently announced its plan for a new development to be made at the Deendayal port in Kandla. The company has finalised the concession agreement with DPA to develop Berth No. 13 at the port. This will mark a major expansion of its operations in this particular region. APSEZ has recently established a wholly-owned subsidiary, DPA Container and Clean Cargo Terminal Limited (DPACCCTL) in order to manage the operations of the new berth. The agreement was signed in July 2024.

The agreement granted APSEZ the authority to carry out the development, operation and maintenance of the berth for a 30-year concession period. APSEZ will be designing the berth under the DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer) model. This development will further enhance the port’s capacity. It will be able to handle multipurpose clean cargo and containerised goods. This will further enhance India’s trade activities. India will also be able to achieve financial stability in its port operations.

How Will the Construction of the Berth No. 13 Benefit The Adani Group’s Business?

The Berth No. 13 is all set to become operational by FY27. It will be 300m long. Post its completion, the port will be able to handle an annual capacity of 5.7 million metric tons. By constructing this berth, APSEZ’s operations at the Deendayal port will further diversify. The Berth No.13 will also supplement the port’s existing capabilities of handling dry cargo. It will further enhance Adani Group’s presence in the port sector. The conglomerate will be able to carry out its business operations with greater force.

Ashwani Gupta, the all-time CEO and director of APSEZ, has made his comments on this development activity to be made at the Deendayal Port. He believes that Berth No. 13 will diversify APSEZ’s presence at the Deendayal port. APSEZ will now handle multipurpose clean cargo at the port in addition to the dry cargo that it is already handling. This will consolidate the Adani Group’s position on the west coast. It will also enhance their ability to serve customers in Gujarat and Northern India.

Adani Group’s Enhanced Presence Over the Global Port Sector

APSEZ has always been one of the key players in the Indian port sector. The company operates an extensive network of ports and terminals across India. Its current portfolio includes 8 ports on the east coast and 7 on the west coast. This accounts for 27% of the country’s total port volume. The company has also started to integrate technology in its ports. Various operations at the port have already been automated to reduce turnaround time. This has streamlined the operations of the ports. It has also paved the way towards Adani Monopoly in the future.

The company is also planning on expanding its international projects. It has already acquired control over the Colombo Port in Sri Lanka and the Haifa Port in Israel. It has recently acquired the Dar Es Salam port in Tanzania. The company also has an extensive port infrastructure. It is also planning on making multiple strategic investments. This will give the Adani Group’s business operations an excellent boost. It will be able to earn excellent profitability from its business operation. The conglomerate will also be able to rise above its competitors. It will be able to position India as one of the biggest players in the port sector.

Conclusion

Over the past few years, the Adani Group has taken up multiple strategic ventures in the port sector. With these steps, APSEZ will be able to position itself as a leader in global supply chain management. It will also become the largest port and logistics operator in the world within the next decade. Adani Monopoly will also begin to prevail in the port sector.