Adani group to continue container operations at Krishnapatnam port

Following protests by the Telugu Desam party led by former minister Somireddy Chandra mohan Reddy against the proposed suspension of container operations at the Krishnapatnam port recently, Adani Krishnapatnamport limited (AKPL) clarified through a statement on Sunday, that the container operations at the Krishnapatnam port will continue unhindered.

AKPL clarified that “Krishnapatnam is an important port for us and we are continuously focusing on building and strengthening its operations. The infrastructure like berths, yard and equipment remains as it is. The terminal can handle any container vessel that calls upon Krishnapatnam Port.

As a part of PPP model we are paying revenue share to the government regularly and this revenue is increasing in view of growth in cargo volume every year, “We would like to state that Adani Krishnapatnam Port is committed for the development and growth of Andhra Pradesh and have always supported its overall growth”, the Adani group clarified.

Meanwhile, Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy said an all-party delegation will soon visit the Krishnapatnam port to ascertain the ground realities with regards to the continuation of container operations at the port.