Dahanu Port

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Dahanu Port - classified by World Port Source as a "very small port" - is located in Dahanu, Maharashtra, India. In 2006, Steel Guru listed Dahanu as one of several small ports in Maharashtra that were gearing up to develop dedicated coal handling facilities.

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Background

A coal terminal at Dahanu Port was first proposed in the 1990s, but faced strong opposition from local fisherman. In 2015, prospects for a coal port near Dahanu were revived with the announcement of the new Wadhwan Port, to built on reclaimed land approximately 10km southwest of Dahanu.

Project Details

• Operator: Maharashtra Maritime Board
• Location: Dahanu coast, Palghar, Maharashtra, India
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• Status: Operating
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• Type: Imports
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