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APSEZ wins Paradip dry bulk berth contract

4 sourcesUpdated 9 Sept 2026, 10:10 am Coverage regionsIndia · Global
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Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited won the Letter of Award for two dry bulk berths at Paradip port.

The new capacity is 18 million metric tonnes.

The company says the project lifts its total portfolio to 671 million metric tonnes per annum.

A 30-year concession was reported for the berth project.

Why it mattersThe berth win expands cargo capacity at a major eastern port, affecting shipping flows and APSEZ’s growth in India’s logistics network.
More context

The company says the expansion strengthens its East Coast presence and supports a target of 1 billion tonnes of cargo throughput by 2030.

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What coverage agrees on

The reports broadly agree that APSEZ won the bid to develop and operate two dry bulk berths at Paradip port and that the project adds new capacity on the east coast.

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What remains to be seen is how the 30-year concession and planned cargo-handling systems will be implemented, along with the project’s contribution to the company’s longer-term throughput target.

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APSEZ is reported to have secured the Letter of Award for two dry bulk berths at Paradip port in Odisha. The project is described as adding 18 million metric tonnes of capacity and raising the company’s total portfolio to 671 million metric tonnes per annum. The reporting also notes a 30-year concession and plans for mechanized cargo handling systems and deep-draft berths. The company says the expansion supports its East Coast presence and its target of reaching 1 billion tonnes of cargo throughput by 2030.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Adani, The Tribune
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Adani Neutral framing Reported

APSEZ expands East India operations with new 18 MMT Paradip dry bulk berth win

Quick source take

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited reports that it has won the Letter of Award to develop and operate two dry bulk berths at Paradip port in Odisha. The company states that the 18 million metric tonnes of new capacity will elevate its total portfolio to 671 million metric tonnes per annum. According to CEO Ashwani Gupta, this project reinforces the company presence on the East Coast and supports its target of reaching 1 billion tonnes of cargo throughput by 2030.

The Tribune Neutral framing Reported

APSEZ expands East India operations securing 18 MMT dry bulk berths at Paradip Port in Odisha

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The Tribune reports that Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited has expanded its footprint on the east coast after securing the highest bid for two dry bulk berths at Paradip port in Odisha. The publication notes that the 30-year concession increases the company total portfolio to 671 million metric tonnes per annum. Citing an Adani press release and CEO Ashwani Gupta, the report outlines plans for mechanized cargo handling systems and deep-draft berths to handle commodities like coal and limestone.