​Centre Notifies Galathea Bay as a Major Port

On 6th September, 2024, the Central government officially notified the Galathea Bay port in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a “Major Port.”

About Galathea Bay

  • Location: It is located in the Great Nicobar Island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India.
  • ICTP: It is being developed as an International Container Transshipment Port (ICTP).
  • Funding: It is also eligible for central funding and will be developed under the public-private partnership model.
  • Development Phases: Phase 1 is proposed to be commissioned in the year 2028 with handling capacity of ~ 4 Million TEUs, increasing to 16 Million TEUs in the ultimate stage of ....
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