A major upgrade at New Mangalore Port Authority is set to strengthen how liquid bulk cargo is handled on India’s west coast, with the Centre approving the redevelopment of Berth No. 9 under a PPP model.
Valued at ₹438.29 crore, the project will be executed through a DBFOT framework by a private concessionaire selected via competitive bidding. The redeveloped berth is designed for a capacity of 10.90 MTPA, with a Minimum Guaranteed Cargo of 7.63 MTPA by the fifth year, indicating clear demand visibility. The total concession period is 30 years, including a two-year construction phase.
The project goes beyond a simple upgrade. Existing infrastructure, nearly 50 years old, will be dismantled and replaced with a modern marine system built for a 50-year lifespan. The berth draft will increase from 10.5 metres to 14 metres, with future provision up to 19.8 metres, allowing the port to handle larger vessels, including VLGCs.
Handling crude, petroleum products, and LPG, the redevelopment is expected to improve efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and enhance the port’s competitiveness, positioning it to meet growing energy and trade demands.
