Adani Ports wins 30-year Paradip berth concession, adding 18 mtpa capacity
APSEZ will develop and operate two dry-bulk berths at Paradip Port in Odisha, expanding its capacity from 653 mtpa to 671 mtpa. The concession strengthens its east-coast network for industrial cargo including coal and limestone.
What happened
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) · APSEZ won a 30-year concession to develop and operate two dry-bulk berths at Paradip, Odisha, adding 18 mtpa
Key facts
- 18 million tonnes of dry bulk capacity
- 30-year concession
- APSEZ portfolio capacity rises from 653 mtpa to 671 mtpa
- 1 billion tonnes cargo-throughput target by 2030
- 140 mt regional capacity
- 16 ports and terminals
- 11,000-km coastline
Why this matters
The concession deepens APSEZ’s east-coast network and creates a strategic platform for industrial-cargo partnerships and adjacent logistics opportunities.
What to watch
- Concession financial-close, construction-start and commissioning milestones.
- Announced anchor-customer contracts and committed annual cargo volumes.
- Paradip dry-bulk throughput growth, berth utilization and vessel turnaround times.
- Rail-capacity additions and connectivity projects serving the Paradip hinterland.
- Coal, limestone, steel and cement production trends in eastern India.
- Regulatory, environmental or land-clearance delays.
- Secure long-term take-or-pay contracts with coal, steel, cement and limestone customers.
- Coordinate with Indian Railways and state agencies on rail siding, evacuation and last-mile connectivity upgrades.
- Deploy mechanized cargo-handling equipment to improve turnaround time and lower per-ton handling costs.
- Use the Paradip asset to bundle east-coast port, warehousing and inland-logistics services for industrial customers.