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Paradip Port Authority board cleared APSEZ bid for mechanisation of CQ 1–2 dry bulk berths
Paradip, Odisha27 Aug 2026
The board of Paradip Port Authority cleared the highest royalty bid by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) to mechanise and operate two dry bulk cargo handling berths (CQ 1 and 2) at Paradip Port, Odisha, under a 30-year PPP arrangement. The project is stated to have 18 million tonnes capacity and an estimated cost of ₹981.96 crore; the article says a letter of award will be issued soon.
Why it matters
This approval advances a concession for mechanised dry-bulk handling capacity at a major port, which can improve cargo handling capability and throughput once implemented.
Paradip Port AuthorityAdani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ)