Dhamra: The Tata Group is exploring the possibility of a long-term logistics strategy with the Dhamra Port in Odisha after the arrival of the poet’s first-ever cape-size import iron ore vessel MV ENNA. The ship is carrying 1,51,773 metric tonnes of ore for Tata Steel.
A high-level team from the Group visited the port to review ongoing and upcoming port projects and discuss plans to strengthen strategic logistics collaboration between the two organisations, as reported by The New Indian Express.
The team held discussions on capacity augmentation, infrastructure modernisation and long-term growt
h planning. They presented a shared vision of building a resilient, efficient and future-ready maritime logistics ecosystem, as reported.
Officials of the Group have reportedly said that the beginning of imported iron ore cargo is not only strengthening the current partnership with Dhamra Port but also visualising a long-term association for future strategic development.
“The berthing of MV ENNA is a landmark achievement and showcases Dhamra Port’s journey towards operational excellence and enhanced cargo handling capabilities. Such scale of vessel can only be handled by a deep draft port like Dhamra on the east coast. The port’s expansion is strategically aligned to support Tata Steel’s upcoming expansion plans by ensuring seamless, efficient and scalable logistics solutions,” company officials said, as reported by the newspaper.
The Tata Group originally had a 50% stake in the Dhamra Port as part of a joint venture agreement with L&T. In 2014, the Adani Group acquired the whole entity.