{"id":65958,"date":"2025-07-17T11:16:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T05:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanacres.in\/?p=65958"},"modified":"2025-07-17T11:16:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T05:46:46","slug":"visakhapatnam-port-to-undergo-%e2%82%b92-76-billion-infrastructure-upgrade-for-cargo-efficiency-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/?p=65958","title":{"rendered":"Visakhapatnam Port To Undergo \u20b92.76 Billion Infrastructure Upgrade For Cargo Efficiency Boost"},"content":{"rendered":"

Visakhapatnam Port has launched capacity-building and public utility projects worth Rs 2.76 billion. The initiative, spearheaded by the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, is expected to enhance cargo handling, streamline vessel traffic management, and elevate the port’s stature as a key logistics gateway on India\u2019s eastern seaboard. A total of six new infrastructure projects were officially launched, with investments amounting to Rs 1.16 billion. Among them are a new B-Ramp inside the port to boost freight capacity, a finger jetty at the fishing harbour for improved docking facilities, and berthing dolphins at the Outer Harbour Single Point Mooring Terminal.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

These projects aim to decongest the existing marine traffic and streamline cargo movement within the port. In addition, the development of a crucial ramp linking the Ambedkar Centenary Flyover to the L-17 corridor is anticipated to provide seamless cargo transit. On the tourism front, the construction of a public promenade near the cruise terminal and new sanitation facilities across 15 points reflects a push to enhance visitor experience and civic utility. Simultaneously, projects worth Rs 1.6 billion were inaugurated, signalling a shift in both operational and digital infrastructure. These include the commissioning of the Oil Refinery Berth-2, modern fire-fighting systems at the offshore terminal, road strengthening works, a covered R-10 shed for protected cargo storage, and the extension of the port’s customs boundary wall.<\/h4>\n

Digital transformation is a major feature of the upgrade. A new RFID-based gate entry system will improve logistical tracking and security, while an upgraded Port Operating System will enhance port coordination. Of particular note is the deployment of a high-tech Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) that integrates Automatic Identification System (AIS), radar, and CCTV technologies. The system is further strengthened by a long-term radar data feed from the Indian Coast Guard, enabling real-time tracking of vessel movement and increasing maritime safety. Officials involved in the upgrade emphasised that these developments are part of a broader strategy to position Visakhapatnam Port as a sustainable and smart maritime hub. By incorporating digitisation, enhancing public amenities, and improving cargo throughput, the port seeks to align with national targets on green and efficient port operations.<\/h4>\n

As cities along India\u2019s coastline push for modern logistics and tourism infrastructure, Visakhapatnam\u2019s multi-pronged development model could set the tone for future urban-port collaborations, ensuring equitable access while enabling economic growth.<\/h4>\n

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