Vadhvan Port: One Of India's Largest Deep-Water Ports To Be Launched Today
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PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Vadhvan Port project in Maharashtra's Palghar today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Vadhvan Port project in Maharashtra's Palghar today. Vadhvan Port is located near Dahanu town in Palghar district and will be one of India's largest deep-water ports.
According to Prime Minister Modi's Office, Vadhvan Port will be built at a cost of Rs 76,000 crore and will provide direct connectivity to international shipping routes, reducing transit times and costs. Dubbed the "ultimate shipping powerhouse", it will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure and will boast nine 1000-meter-long container terminals, multipurpose berths, liquid cargo berths, Ro-Ro berths, and a dedicated Coast Guard berth.
It will also feature efficient cargo handling facilities and modern port management systems.
