Mumbai Port Trust is soon planning to invite
tenders for privatization of three general cargo terminals and one dedicated
bulk terminal at its Indira Docks complex.
Tenders would be floated by the end of June 2005,
and the port is hopeful of selecting the operators by October 2005.
Each of the terminals will comprise two berths,
the official disclosed. Adequate back-up area will also be provided. There are a total of 20 berths at Indira Docks,
catering to all types of vessels, out of which eight would be privatized.
MbPT is hopeful that the privatisation of these
terminals will result in increased mechanisation and improved overall
efficiency. The port trust expects an investment of Rs.100 crore towards
development of these terminals.
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