Hazira: Adani Hazira Ports Pvt Ltd (AHPPL) will build the temporary infrastructure at Hazira port for Ghogha-Hazira Ro-Ro ferry service. Deendayal Port Trust (DPT) has issued the letter of acceptance to AHPPL in this regard.AHPPL operates a container terminal at Hazira.

AHPPL quoted the lowest – Re one – (for 11 months) in the bids invited by Deendayal Port Trust (DPT) which is eventually going to operate the ferry service.

Adani has agreed to provide us the temporary infrastructure in the next three months. They have been given a contract for 11 months which is extendable by as many months with 25% escalation.The infrastructure requires a linkspan and pontoon, which are the key to operating the Ro-Ro vessel and movement of transport vehicles into the ship. The Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has agreed to provide 600 m waterfront and 24 hectare land to DPT on lease, but the formalities are yet to be completed.