OVERVIEW

The objective behind developing this port is to create deep draft Port for handling various types of cargos like containers, liquid including LNG, break bulk cargo etc. as the natural advantage of deeper draft of 20 m will be availed. Maharashtra, has only two major ports i.e. Mumbai & JNPA. Out of these Mumbai Port is constrained in evacuation of cargo for the past several decades due to development of city around and it also due to availability of limited depths in the harbor. JNPA has also exhausted its potential for development due to natural limitations. In order to retain Maharashtra state’s position as a premier preferred destination for new industries it is imperative to start construction of a new modern deep draft port. There is no better location than Vadhvan port site.

SALIENT FEATURES
  • It has a draft of about 20 meters close to shore.
  • Vadhvan is just 140 kilometers from Mumbai…..150 kilometers north to JNPA…..180 kilometers south to Surat…..160 kilometers west to Nashik.
  • In all total 9 Container Terminals with 18 berths will be developed creating combined container handling capacity of 23.5 million TEUs.
  • The Vadhvan Port will add container capacity of 14.3 Million TEUs in the year 2035.
  • The total cargo traffic of Vadhvan Port is expected to be over 300 Million Metric Tonne.
  • The port is only 12 kilometers away from the upcoming Delhi-Mumbai Freight Corridor.
  • 34 kilometres away from Delhi-Mumbai National Highway (NH-8)
  • 22 kilometres from Mumbai-Baroda Express Highway.
  • The national railway grid is also just 10 kilometers from the port.
  • Dedicated road & rail to the port as there will be no direct interference in the village.
  • No displacement of any village is planned.
INVESTMENTS

In this project, Government of India with Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB), Govt of Maharashtra, have a share of 74% and 26% respectively.

The port will be developed on the “Land Lord Model”, where all the business activities would be undertaken under PPP mode by private developers.

The potential investment through PPP model is approx. Rs. 36,000 crores.

The new port will enable efficient handling of container vessels, giving advantages of economies of scale and reducing logistics cost.

The private sector will play a very crucial role by investing in all type cargo handling facilities while JNPA/SPV will provide common utilities/services.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS

JNPA is committed to not only protect and preserve the existing environment but also increase green cover in and around Vadhvan and promote sustainable environmental practices with the help of local people.

Various studies are being conducted which will help in environmental management and disaster management plans

PROJECT STATUS
  • Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Vadhvan Port completed: 01-12-2018. (Revised in Sept 2019 – Container Port)
  • Approval from AERB June 2019 (Atomic Energy Regulatory Board)
  • In Principle approval as Major Port: 13-02-2020
  • Notification of Major port at Vadhvan: 19-02-2020
 
  • 1st Phase will be ready in the next 5 years and the 2nd Phase will be ready in the next 10 years.
  • All the approvals regarding land acquisition, detailed engineering, environmental clearance are in progress