Adani Ports, NMDC, Vale Brazil Sign MoU for Iron Ore Hub at Gangavaram Port
Adani Ports (APSEZ) signed an MoU with NMDC and Vale Brazil to develop an iron ore blending facility and SEZ at Gangavaram Port. This will increase the port's capacity to 75 MMT and enable handling of Valemax vessels, strengthening India's East Coast iron ore export value chain.
The agreement is expected to significantly increase the port's capacity and establish it as a major hub for iron ore exports, involving large-scale infrastructure development and strategic partnerships.
The MoU signifies a strategic collaboration to enhance iron ore export capabilities and port infrastructure, which is positive for the company and the region.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), through its subsidiary Adani Gangavaram Port Limited (AGPL), has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NMDC Limited and Vale S.A. (Brazil). The agreement, signed at the India–Brazil Business Forum Summit in New Delhi, establishes a framework for developing an iron ore blending facility and a dedicated Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Gangavaram Port.
Under this collaboration, the parties will jointly develop, operationalize, and manage an integrated SEZ-based ecosystem for the blending, value addition, and commercialization of iron ore. This initiative aims to strengthen the iron ore export value chain on India’s East Coast, enhancing efficiency, scale, and global competitiveness in mineral processing and trade. The development is expected to increase Gangavaram Port's capacity to 75 million metric tonnes (MMT) and position it as a hub for iron ore exports for India and the region.
Mr. Ashwani Gupta, Whole-time Director & CEO, APSEZ, stated that the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to building resilient infrastructure and strengthening India’s position in global supply chains. The partnership will help establish a modern, efficient, and sustainable ecosystem for the iron ore sector on the East Coast, with Gangavaram Port poised to become the first port in India capable of handling Valemax vessels—the world’s largest Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOCs).
The collaboration will involve the development of an integrated iron ore blending and value-addition ecosystem within a dedicated SEZ at Gangavaram Port, establishment of fully mechanized berthing and cargo-handling facilities for Valemax vessels (up to 400,000 MMT carrying capacity), and end-to-end yard management, blending operations, and vessel discharge and loading to enhance supply chain efficiency. This initiative reinforces Gangavaram Port's position as a strategic gateway for global iron ore trade and India's emergence as a competitive maritime hub.
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