Paradip Port fears JSW's captive port plan will impact its cargo biz

JSW's facility will cater to the needs of its proposed 10-mn-tonne steel plant in the area

Paradip Port, the largest major port in the country after Kandla in terms of cargo volume, fears its operation may be affected by the proposed captive port of JSW group in its vicinity.

"Any port in our vicinity will affect our operation," said a top official of Paradip Port Trust (PPT).

JSW group plans to build a captive port facility at Paradip to cater to the needs of its proposed 10-million-tonne steel plant in the area.

"We have not been asked for our view by the government. We will certainly oppose the setting up of the port in our neighbourhood if asked to