Kakinada Gateway Port's Breakwater Facility Completed, First Berth Ready by 2027

The Kakinada Gateway Port in the Kakinada Special Economic Zone is expected to be commissioned by early 2027, marking a major addition to the region’s maritime infrastructure. Construction of the 3.3-kilometre-long South and North Breakwater facilities has been completed at Kona in Kakinada district, clearing an important stage of the greenfield port project. Once operational, the facility will become the third port along the Kakinada coast.

The first berth of the port is expected to be completed by early next year, according to the project details. The completion of the breakwater structures is considered a significant milestone because the facilities are designed to provide protection to the port’s berthing and operational areas from sea conditions. Work on the first berth is now progressing as the project moves towards commissioning.

Kakinada Gateway Port Private Limited (KGPL), a subsidiary of Auro Infra Private Limited, is developing the port at an estimated investment of ₹2,620 crore. The greenfield facility has been planned with three berths and an overall annual handling capacity of 16 million metric tonnes. The port is expected to strengthen cargo-handling infrastructure along the Kakinada coast and support industrial and commercial activity in the surrounding region.

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The project is being developed within the Kakinada Special Economic Zone, providing it with proximity to industrial and economic activity in the area. Its planned capacity is expected to enable the handling of substantial volumes of cargo once all three berths become operational. The development is also aimed at expanding the region’s port infrastructure and improving its ability to support growing logistics requirements.

Rail connectivity is another major component of the project. The Railways has reportedly given consent for a railway track linking the port with the existing rail network. The proposed rail connection is estimated to cost around ₹400 crore and is expected to improve the movement of cargo to and from the facility. Direct rail connectivity could reduce dependence on road transportation and provide an additional logistics option for industries using the port.

With breakwater construction completed and the first berth targeted for completion by early 2027, the project has entered an important phase. The planned combination of three berths, a 16-million-metric-tonne annual capacity and future rail connectivity is expected to make Kakinada Gateway Port an important part of the coastal logistics network. Its commissioning would further expand port capacity along the Kakinada coast and add another major maritime facility to Andhra Pradesh’s infrastructure.

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