The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has floated a global tender for the VOC Port Berth No 7 container terminal project at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The authority plans to upgrade Berth No. 7 into a modern container terminal. The proposed facility will handle container vessels with capacities of up to 12,100 TEUs. The project involves an estimated investment of 517 INR-Crore. Additionally, authorities will implement the project on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis with a concession period of 30 years.
The proposed upgrade will create an annual handling capacity of around 4.2 Lakh-TEUs. The scope includes strengthening the existing berth using new piles. Authorities will also dredge the berth pocket to a depth of minus 16.5 M. Additionally, the project will install new fenders, bollards and utility infrastructure. The terminal will deploy modern cargo-handling systems such as quay cranes, rubber tyred gantry cranes, electric tractor trailers and reach stackers. Berth No. 7 is located within the inner harbour. The berth has a length of 370 M and an existing dredged depth of 11.85 M.
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Once completed, the VOC Port Berth No 7 container terminal project is expected to strengthen container handling infrastructure on India’s southeastern coast. It will also support rising regional container traffic demand and improve the port’s connectivity along international shipping routes.
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