GPPL

Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. operates a multi-cargo port facility located near Bhavnagar on the southwest coast of Gujarat, India. Established under a 30-year concession agreement with the Gujarat Maritime Board that began in September 1998, it was the first private sector port in India. The port serves as a gateway on the west coast of India, handling container, dry bulk, liquid cargo, and roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels. Positioned on the International Maritime Trade route, it connects India with regions including the US, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East. The port functions as a strategic link particularly for EXIM trade involving the Northwest hinterland of India. Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. operates in the industries of port operations, maritime transport, and logistics and is managed by APM Terminals, a global port operator. Its business segments include container handling, dry bulk cargo handling, liquid cargo handling, and RoRo vessel services.