New Mangalore Port Berth 9 Redevelopment Approved for Public-Private Partnership
New Delhi, March 30 – The government has approved the New Mangalore Port Authority’s (NMPA) proposal for the redevelopment of Berth No. 9 for handling liquid bulk cargo on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis under the DBFOT model. The approval was conveyed on March 25, 2026, according to the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.The project, valued at ₹438.29 crore, will be undertaken by a private concessionaire selected through an open competitive bidding process using a single-stage, two-envelope system. The construction period is slated for two years, with a concession period of 30 years, inclusive of construction.
The redevelopment will involve the dismantling of existing infrastructure and the comprehensive redevelopment of Berth No. 9 to accommodate liquid bulk cargo including crude oil, petroleum products (POL), and LPG. Key improvements include enhancing the berth draft from the existing 10.5 metres to 14 metres, with a future-ready design provision up to 19.8 metres, enabling the port to accommodate vessels up to 2,00,000 DWT, including Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs).
The project’s capacity is estimated at 10.90 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The concessionaire is committed to a Minimum Guaranteed Cargo (MGC) of 7.63 MTPA by the 5th year of operations. The redevelopment will replace nearly 50-year-old structures with modern marine infrastructure designed for a 50-year structural life, ensuring long-term sustainability and resilience.
“This transformative project is a reflection of the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, under whom India’s maritime infrastructure is being modernised at an unprecedented pace,” said Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal.
The enhanced capacity will strengthen the port’s ability to meet the growing regional demand for liquid bulk cargo, particularly energy commodities. By enabling the handling of larger vessels and VLGCs, the project is expected to improve economies of scale, reduce logistics costs, and enhance overall port competitiveness.
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