Articles tagged under: Kandla Port

India’s first port-based 5 MW green hydrogen plant to come up at Kandla Port

January 28, 2026
India’s first port-based 5 MW green hydrogen plant to come up at Kandla Port

Ahmedabad: Under the Government of India’s Sagarmala Initiative, Oswal Greenzo Energies, a joint venture between Oswal Energies Limited and Greenzo Energy India Limited has signed a contract with Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, to set up a 5 MW green hydrogen plant at the port. The company has been awarded the contract for design, supply, installation, testing and operation of the facility. This landmark project marks India’s first green hydrogen plant at a major port, positioning Deenday...Read More

Kandla Port successfully tests indigenous LIM-based cargo mobility system

January 20, 2026
Kandla Port successfully tests indigenous LIM-based cargo mobility system

Kandla: Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has commissioned and tested an indigenously developed mobility solution designed for cargo transportation. The prototype of the advanced transportation system, based on Linear Induction Motor (LIM) technology, was developed by TuTr Hyperloop Pvt. Ltd., a deep-tech startup incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). Following the successful trial, DPA Kandla is now planning to upgrade the system to a Magnetic Levitation (Ma...Read More

Mega demolition drive in Kandla to clear 100 acres of land

December 08, 2025
Mega demolition drive in Kandla to clear 100 acres of land

Kandla: Authorities launched a large-scale demolition drive in the Mitha Port area, removing widespread illegal encroachments considered a threat to coastal and national security. Heavy machinery rolled in at daybreak as teams began clearing nearly 100 acres of unlawfully occupied land around the ports. According to officials, bulldozers moved in under tight police security to dismantle structures that had come up illegally over the years. The market value of the encroached land is estimated at...Read More

Kandla Port to get another jetty; DPA invites bid for ₹81 crore project

November 22, 2025
Kandla Port to get another jetty; DPA invites bid for ₹81 crore project

Gandhidham: Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) has invited online bids for the construction of an oil jetty at Kandla Port, with an estimated contract value of ₹81.78 crore. The project, to be executed by the Civil Engineering Department, is scheduled for completion within 18 months. The tender is open to all eligible bidders and outlines specific pre-qualification criteria. Interested companies must demonstrate substantial prior experience in marine infrastructure projects, such as jetties, bert...Read More

Anti-Drone Surveillance System to come up at Kandla Port; DPA Floats ₹74.5 Crore Tender

November 04, 2025
Anti-Drone Surveillance System to come up at Kandla Port; DPA Floats ₹74.5 Crore Tender

Kandla: The state’s largest seaport, which also happens to be the closest Indian seaport to neighbouring Pakistan, will soon become the first in the country to have an advanced Anti-Drone Surveillance System. The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), which manages the port, has floated a tender for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a Static Anti-Drone Technology System to strengthen surveillance and security across the Kandla Port area. The project, estimated at ₹74....Read More

Oswal Energies, DPA Ink MoU for Green Hydrogen and Desalination Facilities at Kandla Port

November 04, 2025
Oswal Energies, DPA Ink MoU for Green Hydrogen and Desalination Facilities at Kandla Port

Kandla: Oswal Energies Ltd. today announced that it has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla-Gandhidham) for the development of Green Hydrogen, Green Methanol, Green Ammonia, and a 100 MLD Desalination Plant under the National Green Energy Initiative. Through this MoU, Oswal Energies will oversee the development of green hydrogen generation units, methanol and ammonia conversion facilities, and a high-capacity 100 MLD desalination system. Ratan ...Read More

DP World, DPA, Nevomo Ink Pact for Intra-Port MagRail System at Kandla

October 30, 2025
DP World, DPA, Nevomo Ink Pact for Intra-Port MagRail System at Kandla

Kandla: At the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, a landmark collaboration was announced between the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), DP World, and Nevomo to introduce the Intra-Port MagRail System at DPA Kandla. The innovative system aims to enable automated and sustainable cargo movement within the port, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and DP World...Read More

DMRC inks pact to build AI-powered cargo evacuation system at Kandla port

October 29, 2025
DMRC inks pact to build AI-powered cargo evacuation system at Kandla port

New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday signed an agreement to develop a real-time automated cargo evacuation system, the Electronic Freight Transit System (e-FTS), at Kandla in Gujarat — marking its foray into the port logistics sector. The MoU was signed between the DMRC, Deendayal Port Authority, Umeandus Technology Pvt Ltd, and Bharat Earth Movers Ltd (BEML). As part of the plan, DMRC will operate the pilot project for 25 years during its Operations and Maintenance ...Read More

Kandla Port recognised as green hydrogen hub under National Green Hydrogen Mission

October 11, 2025
Kandla Port recognised as green hydrogen hub under National Green Hydrogen Mission

Kutch: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has formally recognised Deendayal Port Authority (Gujarat) and two other major ports — V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (Tamil Nadu) and Paradip Port Authority (Odisha) — as Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). This recognition marks a significant step towards creating an integrated hydrogen ecosystem and advancing India’s transition to clean energy. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched by th...Read More

Kandla Port Poised for Expansion Beyond Gujarat: Report

September 16, 2025
Kandla Port Poised for Expansion Beyond Gujarat: Report

Kandla: Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), which manages Kandla Port, is set to become the first major port authority in the country to expand its operations beyond its home State of Gujarat, a news report said. According to The Hindu BusinessLine, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) is currently engaged in high-level negotiations to take over and operate strategic terminals in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. An official stated that the authority aims to expand its presence by absorbing termin...Read More