Mundra Port set a new benchmark

Mundra Port, the country’s largest private port developed by the Adani Group, has set a new benchmark by unloading over 88,000 tonnes of coal in 24 hours, according to Exim News Service.

This was made possible by simultaneous unloading from three vessels; two of them Capesizes capable of carrying over 100,000 tonnes of coal. It was also facilitated by a high level of mechanised operations through the use of high-capacity cranes, conveyor belts and dumpers for evacuating the coal.

High productivity coupled with virtually zero pre-berthing time and deep draught makes Mundra a port of choice for coal cargo bound for west and north India.

Mundra Port is developing the world’s largest dedicated coal terminal capable of handling over 60 million tonnes. The Mundra Port consortia is also developing various cargo handling facilities at Mormugao Port, Dahej Port and Hazira Port.
Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Ltd (MPSEZ), the largest private port and special economic zone, provides cargo handling and other value-added services.

Mundra SEZ is the country’s first port-based multi-product SEZ. Mundra Port has 8 multi-purpose cargo berths and 4 berths for containerised cargo, with total quay length of more than 3 km. An SPM has also been developed for handling IOCL crude. The Port has a floating pontoon for handling ro-ro vessels for automobiles.

Mundra Port provides a convenient international trade gateway to Europe, Africa, America and the Middle East. It has a deep draught (12.5 m-17 m) which enables large vessels like Capesize, Panamax and Super post-Panamax to dock alongside the berths. It also has a large land area available for development, part of which is now the Mundra SEZ.

(Source: Transport Weekly)