India is strategically expanding its port infrastructure and management capabilities globally, following successful operations in Iran’s Chabahar port. The nation is now eyeing opportunities in African countries, particularly through Indian Ports Global LTD (IPGL), a joint venture focused on international port development, as per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.
IPGL is actively seeking a project manager in Tehran to oversee container and multi-purpose terminals in Chabahar. In Africa, Tanzania has emerged as a prime candidate for developing maritime and port infrastructure, supported by various Memorandums of Understanding aimed at fostering cooperation between India and Tanzania. A significant agreement is in place for establishing an industrial park in Tanzania, involving partnerships with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority.
Meanwhile, Adani Ports, India’s largest integrated transport entity, is already established in Tanzania, operating a container terminal in Dar es Salaam. In Chabahar, India plans to enhance its port capacity significantly over the next decade, aiming to boost container throughput from 75,000 TEUs to 500,000 TEUs.
Additionally, IPGL operates Sittwe Port in Myanmar, supporting better connectivity to Southeast Asia. Bharat Global Ports, a new state consortium, aims to provide extensive port infrastructure solutions, with IPGL serving as its operational arm, enhancing India’s global maritime presence.
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