en.Wedoany.com Reported - Auro Group is positioning the under-construction Kakinada Gateway Port Limited (KGPL) on India's east coast as a gateway for trade and industrial cooperation between India and South Africa. The group's management recently met with South Africa's Deputy President Paulus Shipokosa Mashatile and his ministerial delegation, expressing its intention to support deeper economic ties between the two countries.
During the talks, Auro Group presented KGPL as a flagship infrastructure project. This deep-water port can handle a diverse range of cargo, including coal, iron ore and other minerals, liquid chemicals, liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and containers. The port is designed to accommodate vessels of up to 200,000 deadweight tonnage (DWT) with a draft of 20 meters, and features a backup yard area exceeding 1,650 acres with approximately 6 kilometers of coastline. KGPL's master plan capacity exceeds 120 million tons per annum (MTPA), and it is currently under construction.
As a supporting initiative, Auro Group is developing a 5,600-acre integrated industrial park equipped with world-class infrastructure and having obtained necessary environmental clearances. The synergy between the port and the industrial park is expected to drive industrial growth and support large-scale export-oriented manufacturing and logistics, contributing to India's Vision 2047.
Auro Group stated its intention to explore opportunities through KGPL in areas such as trade, logistics, mineral handling, industrial development, and strategic partnerships connecting South Africa with India's east coast. Such collaboration is expected to strengthen bilateral trade by facilitating efficient cargo movement, promoting industrial cooperation, and supporting long-term economic engagement between the two countries. The South African delegation responded positively to the presentation and encouraged further discussions on mutually beneficial partnerships and avenues for collaboration.
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