Shapoorji Pallonji to invest Rs 3000 cr more on Gopalpur port expansion

Shapoorji Pallonji Group which has management control in the Gopalpur port off the coast of south Odisha, has pledged to invest Rs 3000 crore more on the port's expansion. Backed by the additional investment, the port’s capacity will be ultimately ramped up to 55 million tonnes by 2025.

The port was dedicated to the nation by chief minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday.

Shapoorji Pallonji Port Maintenance Ltd, a group company, took over the management of the Gopalpur port in 2017. After taking over the management, the expansion of port infrastructure was initiated to enhance the port capacity from 2.5 million tonnes to 20