V. O. C. Port received the first clinker consignment in link with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Ambuja Cement Limited, Gujarat, as part of the Minimum Guaranteed Tonnage-based Incentive Scheme for coastal clinkers.
The MoU ensures coastal movement of 2,50,000 metric tonnes of clinker annually.
As part of this MoU commitment, the vessel MV Lima Trader was berthed at NCB-II. It carried 56,440 metric tonnes of coastal clinker from Sanghi port, Gujarat.
The clinker will be transported by road to Ambuja’s grinding unit at Mela Arasadi, located 24 km from the port.
Susantha Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson said that the landmark shipping is a major step toward sustainable and cost-effective coastal transportation, aligning with the Government of India’s vision for promoting coastal shipping. He added that more clinker vessels are expected to arrive at the port under this MoU, further strengthening cargo volumes and reinforcing the port and industry partnership.
Published – November 29, 2025 08:14 pm IST
