A Cabinet-level panel has approved a ₹17,167-crore outer harbour project at VOC Port in Thoothukudi, a major infrastructure push aimed at expanding capacity and strengthening the port’s long-term role in India’s logistics network. The project is expected to create the physical base for a new growth cycle at the southern gateway port, with implications for cargo handling, regional industry and maritime competitiveness.
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"Cabinet Panel Clears ₹17,167-Crore Outer Harbour Project for VOC Port, Setting Stage for Next Growth Phase"
A Cabinet-level panel has approved a ₹17,167-crore outer harbour project at VOC Port in Thoothukudi, a major infrastructure push aimed at expanding capacity and strengthening the port’s long-term role in India’s logistics network. The project is expected to create the physical base for a new growth cycle at the southern gateway port, with implications for cargo handling, regional industry and maritime competitiveness.
Cabinet Panel Clears ₹17,167-Crore Outer Harbour Project for VOC Port, Setting Stage for Next Growth Phase
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A Cabinet-level panel has approved a ₹17,167-crore outer harbour project at VOC Port in Thoothukudi, a major infrastructure push aimed at expanding capacity and strengthening the port’s long-term role in India’s logistics network. The project is expected to create the physical base for a new growth cycle at the southern gateway port, with implications for cargo handling, regional industry and maritime competitiveness.
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