Adani Hazira Port Pvt. Ltd (AHPPL), part of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer, accomplished a new milestone in October 2017 by achieving container throughput of 51,466 TEUs which is the highest monthly throughput since start of container terminal operations at the port in April 2013.
On this occasion, Mr Pranav Choudhary, CEO, AHPPL, said, “We are delighted to achieve this milestone at our container terminal. It only reaffirms our belief in the growth potential of container business at Hazira Port. We heartily thank the shipping lines, industry, Customs and everyone else who have been part of this journey for their support. An equal share of credit must also go to our teams here for their effort.”
The strategic advantages of Hazira Port include world class infrastructure to handle container vessels and seamless connectivity to the cargo catchment centres in South Gujarat, Central India and Northern Maharashtra.
Salient features of Adani Hazira Container Terminal
* 715-metre quay length
* Capacity to handle 750,000 TEUs per annum
* 6 quay cranes, 14 electric RTGCs + 5 additional yard handling equipment (RST+ECH)
* 42 ITVs
* Weekly direct services to worldwide destinations
* On-dock exim yard for stuffing/de-stuffing and Customs examination[/vc_column_text]
