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Adani's Dighi Port: How a New Motherson Deal Will Export 2 Lakh Cars Annually

Adani Ports and Motherson have teamed up to create a major auto export hub at Dighi Port in Maharashtra. This new Roll-on/Roll-off terminal is designed to streamline the shipment of vehicles for global markets. It will specifically serve exporters in the crucial Mumbai to Pune automotive manufacturing region. The facility is a strategic move to boost efficiency and support India's growing automotive industry under the Make in India initiative.

Key Points: Adani Ports Motherson Partnership for Dighi Auto Export Terminal

  • Partnership aims to handle 200,000 cars yearly for export from the Mumbai-Pune auto belt
  • New RoRo terminal will feature state-of-the-art Finished Vehicle logistics infrastructure
  • SAMRX will invest to offer 360-degree cargo visibility and integrated services
  • Dighi Port serves as a key gateway for Maharashtra's industrial corridors and storage
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Export booster: Adani's Dighi Port set to handle 2 lakh cars a year with Motherson partnership

Adani Ports and Motherson partner to build a RoRo terminal at Dighi Port, boosting India's auto exports with a capacity for 200,000 vehicles annually.

"This RoRo terminal will not only accelerate trade and enhance supply chain efficiency but also deliver long-term value to our customers and the communities we serve. - Ashwani Gupta, CEO, Adani Ports"

Ahmedabad, Dec 5

In a significant step towards redefining automotive logistics in India, Motherson, through its joint venture Samvardhana Motherson Hamakyorex Engineered Logistics Ltd (SAMRX), on Friday announced an agreement with Dighi Port Limited (DPL) -- a subsidiary of Adani Ports -- to establish a dedicated facility for auto exports at the Dighi Port in Maharashtra.

As one of APSEZ’s 15 strategic ports, Dighi is now set to expand its capabilities to support India’s automotive growth story under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, enabling seamless export and import of vehicles for global markets.

“By combining APSEZ’s integrated infrastructure capabilities with Motherson’s expertise, we are creating a seamless, resilient network for vehicle movement across the country. This RoRo (Roll on and Roll off) terminal will not only accelerate trade and enhance supply chain efficiency but also deliver long-term value to our customers and the communities we serve,” said Ashwani Gupta, CEO and Whole time Director, Adani Ports.

This strategic partnership will make Dighi Port the new automobile exports terminal for exporters in Mumbai to the Pune auto belt, said the company.

According to Laksh Vaaman Sehgal, Vice Chairman, Motherson Group, this partnership with APSEZ is a significant step forward in our mission to provide integrated, world-class logistics solutions to the automotive industry.

By developing this RoRo terminal at Dighi Port, “we are enhancing our service portfolio and also creating a strategic asset that will boost efficiency and reduce logistics costs for our OEM partners,” said Sehgal, adding that this collaboration will strengthen India’s automotive supply chain and deliver tangible value to our customers.

The new RoRo terminal will feature state-of-the-art infrastructure to handle end-to-end Finished Vehicle (FV) logistics, streamlining operations for major automotive OEMs.

SAMRX will invest in the terminal to vertically integrate its services, offering a comprehensive logistics solution with 360-degree cargo visibility.

Dighi Port serves as a gateway for Maharashtra’s landlocked industrial corridors and heartland, offering closed warehouses, tank farms, and open stockyards for commodity storage.

With a current cargo handling capacity of 633 million tonnes per annum, APSEZ commands approximately 28 per cent of India's total port volumes, targeting one billion tonnes throughput by 2030.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who follows logistics, the 360-degree cargo visibility and end-to-end solution mentioned here is a game-changer. It's about time our port infrastructure matched global standards to support our export ambitions. Great step forward.
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Arjun K
Good to see big investments in port infrastructure. However, I hope this development also brings sustainable jobs for the local communities around Dighi and doesn't just remain a corporate headline. The 'communities we serve' part needs real action.
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Priya S
Handling 2 lakh cars a year! That's massive. This will make the Mumbai-Pune auto belt even more competitive on the global stage. Motherson and Adani are a powerful combo. Expecting more such partnerships for other sectors too. 👏
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Michael C
The scale of APSEZ controlling 28% of port volume and aiming for 1 billion tonnes by 2030 is impressive. This specific project seems like a smart, targeted investment to capture growth in a high-value sector like auto exports. Efficient logistics is key.
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Kavya N
Finally, a solution for the landlocked industrial corridors! Dighi becoming a gateway is excellent news for MSMEs in the heartland as well. Hope the benefits of reduced logistics costs trickle down to smaller players, not just the big OEMs.

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