JSW Infrastructure's ₹600 Crore Dry Bulk Terminal Mechanisation Project at VOC Port on Track for Q4 FY27
JSW Infrastructure's ₹600 crore dry bulk cargo terminal mechanisation project at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Thoothukudi is on track for completion by the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year, according to the company's latest investor presentation.
The project covers mechanisation of North Cargo Berth-III, which will have a handling capacity of 7 million tonnes per annum. The terminal is designed to handle a range of dry bulk cargo, including coal and coke. Civil works related to the conveyor system have been completed, while building-related civil works remain in progress.
JSW Infrastructure signed the concession agreement with the VOC Port Authority in July 2024. The project is being executed on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis for a concession period of 30 years.
Once operational, the mechanised terminal is expected to significantly boost VOC Port's ability to handle larger volumes of dry bulk cargo, supporting JSW Infrastructure's broader capacity expansion strategy across its port network in India.