A delegation from Singapore led by Director of Economic Development Tan Siew Ling, Director of Institutional Development Eric Tan Huck Gim and others paid a goodwill visit to Visakhapatnam Port Trust on Thursday.
They were received by VPT Deputy Chairman P.L. Haranadh, who made a presentation on the functioning, traffic projections, environment management initiatives and capacity augmentation and modernisation plans of the port.
Mr. Haranadh explained to them on how they were handling the cargo in a mechanised environment by providing covered storage facilities, using sewage treatment plant for industrial purpose, investment potential and opportunities in exploring exports and imports from the port.
He also gave details on business relations between India and Singapore and how both the countries could strengthen it further. The proposal for development of cruise terminal and establishment of multi-modal logistics parks would raise the capacity of the port in future, he stated.
Ms. Ling said their visit was aimed at building economic development and adding value to Andhra Pradesh. She also thanked the VPT authorities for sharing information on existing facilities and future plans of the port and exploring the opportunities in cruise terminal, dust pollution.
