WASHINGTON: Essar Ports has announced plans to expand the capacity of its bulk terminal at Hazira, Gujarat, with an investment of Rs.750 crore.
The berth at this terminal is being expanded by a further 1,100 metres to accommodate the steady growth in cargo throughput at the port, the company said. With the expansion, the capacity of the Hazira terminal will increase from the existing 30 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 50 MTPA.
After the expansion, the port will be able to simultaneously handle 7 vessels. Capt. S. Das, Chief Executive Officer, Essar Bulk Terminal, said: “The expanded terminal, besides meeting the enhanced requirements of Essar Steel will also cater to our growing volumes of third-party cargo.”
