The Kattupalli port is to begin operations this month end with a soft launch, reported The Hindu.
The port owned by L&T is coming up adjacent to the Ennore port with an initial investment of over US$391 million.
The original plan was to launch in April. However, with most of the works completed, the company was preparing to launch in January. But due to a delay in getting clearance from the Customs department, which should first notify the terminal to handle containers, the launch will be in April.
“The issue with the Customs has been sorted out. We will inaugurate the port with a soft launch. Most of the VIPs are not confirming the date, hence, a soft launch,” said an official at L&T Ports.
It is learnt from industry sources that the company has even appointed trailer operators inside the terminal for movement of containers.
The port owned by L&T is coming up adjacent to the Ennore port with an initial investment of over US$391 million.
The original plan was to launch in April. However, with most of the works completed, the company was preparing to launch in January. But due to a delay in getting clearance from the Customs department, which should first notify the terminal to handle containers, the launch will be in April.
“The issue with the Customs has been sorted out. We will inaugurate the port with a soft launch. Most of the VIPs are not confirming the date, hence, a soft launch,” said an official at L&T Ports.
It is learnt from industry sources that the company has even appointed trailer operators inside the terminal for movement of containers.