Nitesh Rane Studies Mundra Port Infrastructure to Modernize Maharashtra Ports
On July 1, Maharashtra Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane visited Mundra Port in Gujarat to study its world-class infrastructure, advanced port management systems, and logistics operations. The study visit was conducted to gather insights that will help modernize and strengthen Maharashtra's ports.
During the visit, Rane reviewed the port's container handling systems, mechanisation, digital technologies, cargo management, logistics network, warehousing facilities, and infrastructure designed to facilitate faster vessel movement. He noted that Mundra Port's efficient planning, technology-driven operations, and high service standards have made it a key contributor to India's economic growth.
The minister was accompanied by Karan Gautam Adani, the Managing Director of Adani Ports. The two held detailed discussions on port development, maritime transport, world-class infrastructure, the use of advanced technologies, opportunities for private investment, and the growing role of the port sector in the country's economic development.
Their discussions also focused on the specific measures required to make Maharashtra's ports more efficient and globally competitive. These measures include the adoption of modern equipment, strengthening logistics networks, enhancing cargo-handling capacity, and promoting industrial development linked to port infrastructure.
Rane highlighted that Maharashtra's long coastline and strategic maritime location provide immense potential for port-led economic growth, making the modernisation of the state's ports a key government priority. He stated that the government would study successful port management models from across India and abroad to adopt best practices suited to Maharashtra.
According to the minister, implementing advanced technologies, improving operational efficiency, and developing world-class infrastructure at Maharashtra's ports will help boost maritime trade, attract greater investment, generate employment, and contribute significantly to the state's economy.
Rane expressed confidence that the study visit to Mundra Port would provide valuable direction for the future development of Maharashtra's port sector, helping to transform the state's ports into modern, competitive, and globally benchmarked maritime hubs.
