India: Kandla Port to Become Global Logistics Hub

“Kandla Port was all set to become a global logistics hub in the near future,” said Dr P. D. Vaghela, Chairman of Kandla Port Trust (KPT).

Speaking at the 65th Independence Day celebrations, he also stated: “The government had declared Kandla Port as the best port for handling foodgrains and fertiliser cargo, and the management has been seeking foreign direct investment (FDI) for the development of the Port and allied facilities.”

According to EXIM India, Mr M. A. Bhaskarachar, Deputy Chairman; Mr P. Ramjee, IPS, CVO; Mr A. Ramakrishna, FA & CAO; Capt. H. K. Sibal, Deputy Conservator; Mr H. C. Venkatesh, Traffic Manager; Mr Bhagat, Commandant, CISF; Mr Khimji Maheshwari, PS to Chairman; Mr Ajay Gupta, DD (EDP); Mr Mohd Feroz Hussain, Deputy Secretary; Trustees; office-bearers of Kandla Port unions; and KPT staff members were also present on the occasion.

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Dredging Today Staff, August 22, 2012