India launches INR 276 crore capacity-building initiative at Visakhapatnam Port

Construction of the expansion projects has commenced.

India has launched the construction of INR 276 crore worth of projects to enhance the capacity of the Visakhapatnam port.

According to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal laid foundation stones for six projects worth INR 116 crores to build new capacity for the Visakhapatnam port. The projects include a B-Ramp within the port area, a new finger jetty and wharf in the fishing harbour, two additional breasting dolphins at OSTT, and an additional ramp linking the Ambedkar Centenary Flyover to the L-17 corridor.

Sonowal also inaugurated INR 159.96 crore worth of projects at the port. These include the commissioning of the new Oil Refinery Berth-2 and the installation of advanced fire-fighting facilities at the OSTT Berth.

“These efforts are set to modernise port infrastructure, improve cargo handling efficiency, and elevate the port’s status as a leading global maritime hub,” the minister said.

“By laying the foundation for modern, efficient, and people-centric facilities, we are taking another step towards realising our vision of a globally competitive and sustainable port sector that will benefit generations to come,” he added.