DP World to build box terminal at India’s Deendayal port

Dubai-headquartered DP World has landed a concession to develop, operate and maintain the ‘mega-container terminal’ at Deendayal port on India’s west coast.

Located in Kandla, Gujarat, the project involves the construction of a 2.19m teu terminal at Tuna-Tekra through a public-private partnership estimated to cost around $550m.

Once complete, the terminal on the adjacent east side of the existing dry bulk terminal, currently being operated by Adani, will include a 1,100-m berth, and be capable of handling vessels carrying more than 18,000 teu. Operations are expected to start in early 2026, with the concession set for 30 years. 

DP World currently operates five marine terminals in India with a combined capacity of 6m teu, along with seven multimodal inland terminals connected to its rail network, cold storage facilities and container freight stations. It is also developing three economic zones across the country in Mumbai, Cochin and Chennai.

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, chairman and CEO of DP World, said: “India represents a significant landscape for opportunity. As the value chain becomes more integrated, significant growth opportunities exist across the entire Indian ports and logistics space. With the development of Tuna Tekra mega-container terminal in Gujarat, DP World will be well placed to capture these opportunities, further connecting Northern, Western and Central India with global trade and driving value for all our stakeholders.”