Bhubaneswar, Sep 29 (PTI) Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and AM/NS ports signed a concession agreement on Monday for the mechanisation of a berth (CQ-III) to handle dry bulk cargo, officials said.

The project, awarded for a concession period of 30 years, will enable the shipment of iron ore pellets produced by AM/NS India through a mechanised conveying system and a ship loader equipped with advanced cargo handling facilities, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said in a statement.

The agreement highlights a strong, long-term commitment to sustainable and efficient cargo handling and it marks a significant step toward enhancing port infrastructure and operational efficiency, the ministry said.

The agreement was executed by Himanshu Sekhar Rout, chief engineer of PPA, and Subhaka

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