Afcons Infrastructure Ltd has announced that it has received the Letter of Award from Vadhvan Port Project Limited (VPPL) for the construction of a 10.14-kilometer-long breakwater at the upcoming Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra. The project, valued at Rs 5,301 crore, will become the second longest breakwater in the world upon completion.
Strategic Importance for India's Maritime Ambitions
Mr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Executive Chairman of Afcons Infrastructure Ltd, stated that this award underscores Afcons' proven expertise in delivering complex and large-scale marine infrastructure projects. He emphasized that the Vadhvan breakwater project will serve as a strategic enabler for India's ambition to become a global maritime hub. Mr. S Paramasivan, Managing Director, expressed immense pride in securing one of the world's landmark marine projects, highlighting that it showcases India's growing expertise in executing complex infrastructure on a global scale and strengthens the Prime Minister's vision of Viksit Bharat.
Afcons' Global Track Record in Marine Projects
Afcons has delivered several landmark marine projects in India and internationally. Notable international projects include the Bulk Jetty at Port of Sohar in Oman, one of the world's deepest ports; the New Owendo International Port in Gabon, completed in a record 18 months and recognized as the fastest completed port project in West Africa; and the Sulphur Jetty in Kuwait, a comprehensive EPC berth facility with trestles, equipment, and structural works.
Engineering News-Record (ENR), USA, has ranked Afcons Infrastructure Ltd as the 8th largest marine and port facilities contractor globally.
Vadhvan Port: India's Largest Public Port
Envisioned as India's largest public port and one of the world's biggest container ports, Vadhvan Port will have a handling capacity of 23.2 million TEUs, positioning India prominently on the global trade map.
About Afcons Infrastructure Ltd
Afcons Infrastructure Ltd is the flagship infrastructure engineering and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. With a legacy of over six decades, it has a strong track record of executing numerous technologically complex EPC projects both in India and internationally. The company has a footprint in 31 countries across South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and CIS. As per the latest ENR survey, Afcons is ranked among the Top 140 international contractors globally, 12th in Bridges, and 8th in Marine and Ports.
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