Mangalore Port Berth Redevelopment Gets Govt Nod
₹438 crore PPP project to boost liquid cargo handling, maritime efficiency
- New Mangalore Port Authority gets approval for Berth No. 9 redevelopment
- Project to handle crude oil, LPG, petroleum products
- Capacity to reach 10.90 MTPA with larger vessel handling
- ₹438 crore investment under PPP model
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 31st March: The government has approved the redevelopment of Berth No. 9 at New Mangalore Port Authority, marking a major push to enhance India’s maritime infrastructure and liquid bulk cargo capacity.
The project, approved by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, will be implemented on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis under the DBFOT model, with an estimated cost of ₹438.29 crore.
The redevelopment involves dismantling ageing infrastructure and constructing a modern facility capable of handling crude oil, petroleum products and LPG. The berth’s draft will be increased from 10.5 metres to 14 metres, with provision for future expansion up to 19.8 metres, allowing it to accommodate large vessels, including Very Large Gas Carriers.
The upgraded berth will have a cargo handling capacity of 10.90 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), with the concessionaire required to ensure a minimum guaranteed cargo of 7.63 MTPA within five years of operations.
The construction period is set at two years, while the concession period will extend to 30 years, including construction.
Calling it a transformative initiative, Sonowal said the project reflects the vision of Narendra Modi to modernise India’s ports and strengthen its global maritime position.
The project is expected to improve operational efficiency through mechanisation, including advanced unloading systems and automated mooring, while enhancing safety with modern firefighting and monitoring infrastructure.
Officials said the redevelopment will replace nearly five-decade-old structures with durable, future-ready facilities, improving logistics efficiency and reducing costs.
Strategically, the project will strengthen New Mangalore Port’s role as a key gateway for Karnataka and Kerala, supporting trade, industrial growth and energy supply chains.
