Afcons Infrastructure Wins ₹5,301 Crore Vadhavan Port Breakwater Project | India’s Largest Offshore Port Development
Afcons Infrastructure Wins ₹5,301 Crore Vadhavan Port Breakwater Project | India’s Largest Offshore Port Development
Project Introduction
Afcons Infrastructure has emerged as L1 for the prestigious Offshore Breakwater Construction package of the Greenfield Vadhavan Port Project, Dahanu, Maharashtra, with a winning bid of ₹5,301.26 Crore.
The Vadhavan Port Project is one of India’s largest upcoming maritime infrastructure developments and is expected to become the country’s future largest container port.
Project Name
- Greenfield Vadhavan Port Project
Project Location
- Dahanu, Maharashtra
Winning Bid Value
- ₹5,301.26 Crore
Bidders / Consortiums
- Afcons Infrastructure – L1
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) – L2
- ITD Cementation India + NMDC Dredging & Marine – L3
- Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) + Vishwa Samudra
- Technical bid not qualified
Project Highlights
- India’s largest offshore breakwater – 10.14 km
- Supports India’s future largest container port
- Planned cargo capacity: 23.2 million TEUs
- Total Vadhavan Port investment: ₹76,220 Crore
- Expected throughput: 308 MTPA by 2040
Importance of the Project
The Vadhavan Port Project is expected to strengthen India’s maritime infrastructure and logistics capabilities. The offshore breakwater package is a major component of the port development and will play a key role in supporting future cargo operations and international trade.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Which company emerged as L1 for the Vadhavan Port Project?
Afcons Infrastructure emerged as L1 for the Offshore Breakwater Construction package.
Q2. What is the value of the Afcons bid?
The winning bid value is ₹5,301.26 Crore.
Q3. Where is the Vadhavan Port Project located?
The project is located in Dahanu, Maharashtra.
Q4. What is the length of the offshore breakwater?
The offshore breakwater length is 10.14 km.
Q5. What is the total investment of the Vadhavan Port Project?
The total planned investment is ₹76,220 Crore.
Q6. What is the expected cargo throughput of the port?
The expected throughput is 308 MTPA by 2040.
