In a landmark move for India’s logistics and metals sectors, Vizag Multipurpose Terminal—a joint venture between India Potash Ltd and J M Baxi Ports & Logistics—has partnered with Hindalco Industries Ltd., the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, to develop the nation’s first fully automated and sustainable alumina handling terminal.
Key Highlights:
- 📍 Location: EQ-07 berth, Visakhapatnam Port
- 🔧 Nature of Facility: Fully mechanised alumina handling terminal—first of its kind in India
- 🚛 ➡ 🚂 Transport Shift: From truck-based to rail-based logistics for alumina from Hindalco’s Odisha refinery
- 📦 Annual Capacity: 1 million tonnes of alumina
- 🌱 Sustainability Impact:
- Dust-free operations
- Fully automated unloading, storage, and ship loading
- Expected reduction of ~7,350 MTCO₂e in annual greenhouse gas emissions
- 🦺 Operational Benefits
- Faster turnaround times
- Safer, fully mechanised cargo handling
- Predictable and scalable logistics infrastructure
With cabotage steadily gaining traction in India’s multimodal mix, VOC Port’s latest move signals an aggressive push to claim a larger slice of coastal container flows before peak season kicks in.
Strategic Implications:
This project is more than just a terminal—it’s a bold step toward next-generation port infrastructure aligned with India’s green logistics goals and growing trade ambitions. It marks a strong commitment to:
- Sustainable port operations
- Enhanced export capabilities for Indian industries
- Upgraded logistics infrastructure on the eastern coast
About Vizag Multipurpose Terminal:
Vizag Multipurpose Terminal Private Limited (VMTPL) is a joint venture between Indian Potash Limited and J M Baxi Ports and Logistics Private Limited. It operates under a Concession Agreement with the Visakhapatnam Port Authority for the mechanization of the EQ-07 berth.
