{"id":935,"date":"2025-09-29T12:30:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T12:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.dzinepixel.com\/Paradipport_wp\/?post_type=all_news&#038;p=935"},"modified":"2026-05-14T17:47:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T12:17:27","slug":"paradip-port-authority-signs-concession-agreement-with-am-ns-ports","status":"publish","type":"all_news","link":"https:\/\/staging.dzinepixel.com\/Paradipport_wp\/all_news\/paradip-port-authority-signs-concession-agreement-with-am-ns-ports\/","title":{"rendered":"Paradip Port Authority Signs Concession Agreement with AM\/NS Ports."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Paradip, September 29, 2025: Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and AM\/NS Ports have signed a Concession Agreement for the mechanization of the CQ-III berth to handle dry bulk cargo. This marks a significant step toward enhancing port infrastructure and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>The project is for a concession period of 30 years. It envisages the shipment of iron ore pellets of AM\/NS India through mechanised conveying and a ship loader system equipped with state-of-the-art handling facilities. The agreement highlights a strong, long-term commitment to sustainable and efficient cargo handling.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement was executed by Shri Himanshu Sekhar Rout, Chief Engineer, PPA, and Shri Subhakant Dash, Authorized Signatory, AM\/NS Ports. The signing ceremony was graced by Shri P.L. Haranadh, IRTS, Chairman, Paradip Port Authority, and Shri Suresha G, Chief \u2013 Odisha Operations, AM\/NS India, along with senior officials and employees from both organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the occasion, Shri P.L. Haranadh emphasized that the project is an important step towards improving berth productivity and promoting eco-friendly coastal cargo handling operations.<\/p>\n<p>Shri Suresha G said, \u201cThis partnership marks a pivotal moment in our journey to modernise port operations and support industrial growth in the region. The mechanization of CQ-III berth will reinforce our commitment to operational excellence and environmental sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This Project will transform PPA into a world-class port hub and strengthen AM\/NS India\u2019s logistics capabilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4400,"template":"","class_list":["post-935","all_news","type-all_news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.dzinepixel.com\/Paradipport_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/all_news\/935","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.dzinepixel.com\/Paradipport_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/all_news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.dzinepixel.com\/Paradipport_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/all_news"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.dzinepixel.com\/Paradipport_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.dzinepixel.com\/Paradipport_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=935"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}