Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Mumbai Port's Largest Berth Privatization for Clean Cargo Handling
Mumbai Port is letting private companies run its biggest dock for clean cargo handling.
This could make things more efficient and bring in more business.
The port authority is looking for the best companies to do this and will decide by next March.
Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) to allow private players in Indira Dock operations
22 berths available for cargo operations, totaling 5.38 million tonnes in FY25
Operations include berthing, cargo handling, storage, and delivery
Five-year contract with possible extension based on performance
Expected benefits: integrated operations, better efficiency, reduced costs, and increased business
- Who
- Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) and private players
- What
- Privatization of Indira Dock operations for clean cargo handling
- When
- Expression of Interest (EoI) submission deadline: December 15, 2025; Expected transaction conclusion: March 31, 2026
- Where
- Indira Dock, Mumbai Port
- Why
- To improve efficiency, reduce costs, and attract more business
- Total Berths
- 29
- Available Berths
- 22
- Total Cargo Handled in FY25
- 5.38 million tonnes
- Dominant Commodity
- Iron and Steel (85% of total traffic)
- Contract Duration
- Five years, extendable by another five years