PM Modi Inaugurates APSEZ's Fully Automated Haldia Bulk Terminal
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated APSEZ's Haldia Bulk Terminal on March 14, 2026. The facility has a 4 MMTPA capacity and is India's first fully automated dry bulk terminal with direct rail evacuation. Developed under a 30-year concession, it aims to reduce logistics costs for industries in Eastern India.
The new terminal is a significant infrastructure development that will materially reduce logistics costs and improve efficiency for key industries in Eastern India, directly impacting APSEZ's business and market presence.
The inauguration of a new, advanced, and fully automated terminal by the Prime Minister signifies a major positive development for the company, enhancing its operational capabilities and strategic positioning.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) announced the inauguration of its Haldia Bulk Terminal (HBT) by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on March 14, 2026. This fully automated dry bulk facility on the Hooghly River is designed to handle an annual capacity of 4 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA). The terminal features direct rail connections, a significant upgrade for bulk cargo movement through India’s eastern corridor.
Developed by HDC Bulk Terminal Ltd under a 30-year concession through the Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model, the terminal was completed within its construction window, commencing on July 14, 2023. It is strategically located within the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, and is equipped to handle imported coal and various dry bulk commodities. This positions Haldia as an efficient entry port for the steel, aluminium, and power industries in West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand, aiming to reduce logistics costs and turnaround times.
Key infrastructure works executed include the installation of a 2,000 T Railway Wagon Loading System (RWLS) and a 1.54 km dedicated railway line for direct ship-to-train cargo evacuation, refurbishment of the existing jetty, advanced conveyor systems, two stacker-cum-reclaimers, and two mobile harbour cranes. The RWLS and dedicated rail line will significantly reduce port dwell time and the delivered cost of raw materials.
The terminal aligns with India's Sagarmala programme and the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, emphasizing multimodal port infrastructure to lower logistics costs. APSEZ, as part of the Adani Group, operates 15 ports and terminals across India, with a current cargo handling capacity of 633 million tonnes per annum, targeting 1 billion tonnes throughput by 2030. The company has been recognized for its sustainability initiatives and operational excellence.
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