Jul 05, 2020 Conveyor Facility for Handling Coal at VPT Plans to construct a 7-km long closed conveyor facility for handling coal, which will help avoid the movement of vehicles carrying coal near Jnanapuram Bridge, as part of pollution control measures. The estimated cost of the conveyor is Rs. 70 crore to Rs. 100 crore on BOT (build-operate-transfer) basis.
Jul 12, 2018 Upgradation of existing iron ore handling facility at Outer Harbour of Vizag Port Visakhapatnam Port Trust had implemented the upgradation of existing iron ore handling facility at Outer Harbour of Vizag Port. The project was undertaken at a cost Rs 580 Crore. The project comprises modernising and upgrading the 40 year old iron ore handling facility so that it can handle larger vessels of 2 lakh DWT with loading rate of 8000 MT/hour.
Oct 15, 2017 Expansion of oil berth at Visakhapatnam Port The port plans to increase cargo handling including POL products from 3.28 million tonne to 9.81 million tonne. As part of this plan, the oil refinery-I and II berths will be modernised and upgraded. The completion is targeted in three years. Public hearing is scheduled on 31st October.
Oct 15, 2017 Visakha Container Terminal expansion Visakha Container Terminal expansion is planned targeting 0.9 million TEU from 0.4 million TEU. MoEF clearance is already in place.
May 15, 2017 Warehousing zone at Vizag Plans to set up a multi-purpose warehousing zone in association with the NHAI. MOU is already signed with NHAI in this regard.
May 15, 2017 Warehousing zone at Vizag Plans to set up a multi-purpose warehousing zone in association with the NHAI. MOU is already signed with NHAI in this regard.
Sep 01, 2016 museum in Vizag port Plans to set up a museum on the maritime history of the region on the premises of the old lighthouse which was renovated and thrown open to the public in June last year.
Aug 17, 2016 Vizag Port plans maritime museum The port of Visakhapatnam plans to set up a museum on the maritime history of the region. This will be set up on the renovated old light house premises. The old lighthouse was the original landmark of the Visakhapatnam port and is testimony to the evolution of the Port.
Jan 01, 2016 Solar Plant for Vizag The port trust is implementing a 2 MW and 8 MW solar power plant. The commissioning is expected in January and March 2016 respectively. Jakson Engineering is the contractor for ground development, topography and contour. Solar Energy Corporation of India is the project management consultant.