Bids Open for ₹630 Crore BOT Project to Mechanize Paradip Port Berth

Paradip Port Trust has invited bids for the mechanisation of its Multipurpose Berth (MPB) on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis in Odisha.

The project is being developed as a common-user public-private partnership (PPP) facility for handling dry bulk cargo, with a proposed capacity of 8 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The 250-metre-long berth features a 14.5-metre draft, enabling efficient and uninterrupted cargo operations.

The concession period is 30 years, which includes a 30-month construction timeline. The scope of work covers:

Mechanisation of the berth

Provision of all supporting infrastructure and cargo-handling equipment

Operation and maintenance of the facility throughout the concession period

A total of 3,00,000 sq. metres of land has been allocated for cargo storage, supporting the operational requirements of the terminal.

The indicative capital cost of the project is estimated at ₹630.67 crore. This strategic initiative is expected to significantly enhance cargo handling efficiency at Paradip Port and promote regional industrial and trade growth.

The deadline for bid submission is 31 October 2025.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.