The Kandla Port Trust decided to develop Tuna as a satellite port in Kutch as to compete with nearby privately owned Mundra Port operated by Adani Group. The Kandla Port Trust has decided to develop a Dry bulk cargo handling facility. Tuna Terminal handles all types of dry bulk cargo including coal, fertilizers, minerals, industrial salt and agriculture products for 14.112 MMTPA at Tuna located at the western bank of Kara creek, about 40 km from the existing Kandla Port in the south-west direction. The Terminal has a fully mechanized, highly automated dry bulk cargo handling facility with a fully mechanized closed warehouse to handle agro and fertilizer imports. Situated in the vicinity of Kandla port, Tuna has an all-weather berthing facility with a deep draft. It also enjoys proximity to the Central and North-west hinterland of India.
Kandla Port Trust (KPT) has awarded LOA on dated 23rd Feb 2012 to Adani Port & Special Economic Zone Limited to Build, Operate and Transfer basis for the development of proposed dry bulk cargo handling terminal at tuna, off Tekra, near Kandla port, India.
Tuna Terminal rail link is connected to national rail network and hence cargo can be handled for and from any location in India. Superior rail infrastructure at the Terminal and nation-wide connectivity eliminates multiple handling and results in reduced handling losses.
Tuna Terminal is well connected by National Highway No. 8 A.
Bulk and Break Bulk: With deep draft berths and multipurpose terminals, the port efficiently handles the largest bulk carriers in the world. The port has covered and open storage areas with enormous capacity. Excellent cargo evacuation and receiving infrastructure support smooth cargo movement in and out of the port., expertise in successfully handling over-sized and overweight Project cargo
Tuna Terminal has vast infrastructures which handles multiple types of Cargo. With deep draft berths and multipurpose terminals, the port efficiently handles the largest bulk carriers in the world. The port has covered and open storage areas with enormous capacity. Excellent cargo evacuation and receiving infrastructure support smooth cargo movement in and out of the port.
Cargo can be received and evacuated by road and rail.
Tuna can handle 4 rakes per day. It has separate sidings for agri, fertilizer and coal cargo. The port has good road connectivity to NH – 8A allowing fast and easy movement of cargo from / to the port.
Tuna Terminal has deep drafts, all weather berthing facilities. The berths at the port are capable of handling mini cape size vessels.
The Terminal is an All Weather Port; with no loss of operational days this Terminal is the choice for trade. Tuna Port also boasts superior support infrastructure and assets. These ensure a smooth and uninterrupted operation at the port.
The terminal infrastructure at Tuna is capable of simultaneously handling multiple vessels. A set of high capacity Liebherr Cranes and Hoppers ensure quick discharge of vessels.
A large fleet of support equipment such as excavators, pay loaders, dumpers and mechanized cleaning machine ensures uninterrupted and smooth operations across entire terminal. Additionally, the Terminal has fully integrated high speed conveyors system for smooth and fast transit of cargo to and fro port.
