India’s Biggest Container Port: Vadhavan Deep Water Port Development Approved

The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the development of a Rs 76,220 crore deep water port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. The port, which was conceived six decades ago, will be built along the Arabian coast as the biggest container port in India, with the capacity to handle 23.2 million twenty-foot-equivalent units (TEUs) annually. It will feature a natural draft of 20 meters, making it advantageous for berthing mega shipping vessels.

The Vadhavan port’s advantageous location near the international trade route is expected to boost trade, especially as part of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. Consultation with stakeholders and local populations was key in developing the project, with the port to be constructed in two phases and completed by 2039. The project will be undertaken by a Special Purpose Vehicle, Vadhavan Port Project Limited, with a total investment of Rs 76,220 crore.

The port will include nine container terminals, four multipurpose berths, and other facilities. Once operational, the Vadhavan port is expected to alleviate congestion at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority and Mumbai port by providing a new location for cargo evacuation. The development of this deep water port aims to support India’s growing trade demands and enhance connectivity through the region.

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