Category: Krishnapatnam Port

Dutch dredging contractor Van Oord reports it is carrying out dredging works in the Port of Krishnapatnam, India.The depth of the port channels must be restored after a severe cyclone Michaung caused siltation in the port area. The Port of Krishnapatnam, now owned by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited, selected Van Oord for the project.Van Oord said it is deploying trailing suction hopper dredger HAM 318 to dredge the navigation channel of the port…
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Source: https://www.marinelink.com/news/postcyclone-dredging-underway-indias-port-511932

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh is emerging as a hub for edible oil refinery units due to developments in port infrastructure and connectivity to countries like Indonesia and Malaysia. In Krishnapatnam port alone over 10 edible oil refining companies are operational.Recently, Minister for Agriculture Kakani Govardhan Reddy has inaugurated projects worth Rs 650 crore which will provide employment to 2,120 people, besides significantly strengthening the food processing sector, particularly edible…
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Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/states/andhra-pradesh/2024/Feb/22/andhra-pradesh-fast-becoming-hub-of-edible-oil-refinery-companies-worth-crores

In a recent turn of events that has garnered significant attention, the Krishnapatnam Port container terminal, a focal point of commerce and trade in Andhra Pradesh, has resumed operations. This development comes after a large vessel, signaling a new chapter for the port, docked with 4,000 containers. The move puts a temporary end to the swirling rumors and political controversies surrounding the potential halt and transfer of…
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Source: https://bnnbreaking.com/politics/krishnapatnam-port-resumes-operations-amid-political-turmoil-navigating-uncertain-waters

Tirupati: Amid rumours of the container terminal at Krishnapatnam Port closing down, a large vessel carrying 4,000 containers arrive at the terminal on Friday.Opposition leaders are, however, dismissing this operation, charging that largely empty containers do not signify actual resumption of export-import activities, which are critical to livelihoods of families dependent on the port.Addressing a press conference in Nellore on Saturday, Telugu Desam Party’s politburo member Somireddy…
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Source: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/nation/opposition-doubts-krishnapatnam-terminals-future-despite-ships-arrival-882517

TIRUPATI: The Krishnapatnam port controversy which appeared to have ended with the arrival of a vessel with 4000 containers on board on Friday, took a new twist with former Telugu Desam minister and TDP politburo member Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy alleged that the vessel which reached the port came with empty containers.Speaking to reporters at Nellore on Saturday, Somireddy displayed various material and communication proof to substantiate his claims.”It is a fact that operations at the…
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Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amaravati/somireddy-alleges-vessel-with-empty-containers-reached-krishnapatnam-port/amp_articleshow/107783330.cms

TIRUPATI: Operations at the container terminal resumed at the Krishnapatnam port with the arrival of a vessel carrying 4,000 containers on Friday.The suspension of operations at the container terminal at the Krishnapatnam port during the last fortnight led to a political tussle between the Telugu Desam and the YSRCP after former TDP minister and politburo member Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy alleged that the container terminal was shut down at the Krishnapatnam port and all the activities…
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Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amaravati/operations-at-container-terminal-resumes-with-arrival-of-vessel-with-4000-containers-at-krishnapatnam-port/amp_articleshow/107750468.cms

Nellore: Agriculture Minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy has said that Container Terminal will remain in Krishnapatnam Port as the government intervened in the matter.In the wake of Opposition parties warning of launching agitation protesting against the decision of Krishnapatnam Port authorities to shift the container terminal to Tamil Nadu, Kakani gave a clarity over this issue at a press conference held here on Friday. The Minister appealed the people and staff working in Krishnapatnam…
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Source: https://www.thehansindia.com/amp/andhra-pradesh/container-terminal-remains-in-krishnapatnam-only-kakani-857681