New Launch14 Mar 2026, 04:12 pm
Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates Adani Ports' Fully Automated Dry Bulk Facility in Haldia
AI Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Haldia Bulk Terminal (HBT), a fully automated dry bulk facility on the Hooghly River, designed to handle dry bulk cargo at an annual capacity of 4 MMTPA. Developed under a 30-year concession by HDC Bulk Terminal Ltd, the terminal is set to strengthen industrial supply chains of West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand, while supporting the Prime Minister's vision of lowering logistics costs through modern multimodal infrastructure.
Key Highlights
- First fully automated dry bulk facility in India with a capacity of 4 MMTPA
- Direct rail connections for efficient cargo movement through India’s eastern maritime corridor
- Strategically positioned to serve the steel, aluminium, and power industries of West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand
- Reduces logistics costs and turnaround times for industrial consumers across three states
- Expresses India's Sagarmala programme and the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan priorities