APM Terminals to upgrade port infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Aug 2025 : The Government of the State of Andhra Pradesh in India, through the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board (APMB), has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with APM Terminals on the development of ports and terminals in the state.

The port upgrade program is in line with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s goal of positioning the state as a logistic hub. This will entail the development of marine infrastructure such as ports, fishing harbours and fish landing centres at every 50 kilometres of the state’s 1,053 kilometres of coastline to create a dense maritime network that can support international trade.

Currently, the state has five operational “non-major” ports and four “green field” ports, which will be operational by 2026.

APM Terminals has been present in India since 2004 and operates two key assets: Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited, located at Amreli District of Gujarat, and Gateway Terminals India, located at the JNPA Port in Maharashtra. The company has been at the forefront of introducing advanced cargo handling technologies, promoting sustainable operations and enhancing efficiency in container and bulk handling, making it a trusted partner for driving growth in India’s maritime sector. Building on this experience, APM Terminals has expressed its intent, as part of the MoU, to invest US $1 billion (approximately ₹85 billion) to support Andhra Pradesh in developing modernised ports and terminals. This proposed investment is expected to generate 8,000 to 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, while also catalysing allied industrial and logistics activity across the state.

The core focus of the MoU will be on the establishment of state-of-the-art terminals, the development and modernization of ports to international standards. APMT will leverage its global expertise and has expressed its intent to advise on identifying port development mechanisms, designing optimal project structures, and adopting advanced practices for equipping world-class port infra-structure. The scope will extend to fostering sustainable and green port operations by deploying low-emission technologies, energy-efficient cargo handling systems, and ESG-compliant practices, ensuring that Andhra Pradesh benefits fully from international best practices and long-term technical support. The impact of this MoU is expected to be transformative reflecting the inclusive approach, balancing industrial expansion with socio-economic development.

APM Terminals has expressed its intent, as part of the MOU, to invest US$1 billion to support Andhra Pradesh in developing modernised ports and terminals. The core focus of the MOU will be the establishment of modern terminals and the development and modernisation of ports to international standards. APM Terminals has also expressed its intent to advise on identifying port development mechanisms, designing optimal project structures, and adopting advanced practices for equipping port infrastructure in compliance with international standards.

To ensure effective follow-through, a joint working committee with APM Terminals and APMB will be formed by the end of 2025.

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