Dighi Port Set to Handle 200,000 Cars Per Year as APSEZ Partners with Motherson

The joint venture Samvardhana Motherson Hamakyorex Engineered Logistics Limited (SAMRX), a part of Motherson, has entered into a strategic agreement with Dighi Port Limited (DPL), a subsidiary of Adani-ports-and-special-economic-zone-ltd-132921">Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), to establish a dedicated facility for auto exports at the Dighi Port in Maharashtra. This partnership is set to transform Dighi Port into a major new automobile exports terminal for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) located in the crucial Mumbai to Pune auto belt. The initiative aligns with India's "Make in India" vision, aiming to significantly boost the seamless export and import of vehicles for global markets.

The new facility will be a Roll on and Roll Off (RoRo) terminal featuring state-of-the-art infrastructure designed to handle end-to-end Finished Vehicle (FV) logistics. SAMRX will invest in the terminal to offer a comprehensive logistics solution, including 360-degree cargo visibility and various value-added services. These services include Single-window RoRo operations covering yard management, Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI), charging, storage and vessel loading. The terminal will also utilise AI-driven yard optimisation for near-zero dwell time and real-time vehicle traceability, offering the fastest OEM evacuation route from Maharashtra’s auto belt via NH-66. Significantly, the facility is designed as an EV-ready logistics hub to support the export of next-generation electric vehicles.

Dighi Port was chosen for this strategic expansion due to its advantageous location on the west coast, making it a crucial gateway for Maharashtra’s industrial heartland. As one of APSEZ’s 15 strategic ports, Dighi already handles diverse cargo like oil, chemical, container and bulk cargo, supported by direct berthing and excellent road connectivity. Its expansion into dedicated RoRo operations represents a key milestone in APSEZ’s vision to create integrated, future-ready logistics hubs. This move strengthens APSEZ's commitment to providing world-class port infrastructure and enhancing trade connectivity, thereby supporting India's automotive sector growth on a global scale.

About the Company

APSEZ (Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited), part of the Adani Group, is India's leading Integrated Transport Utility, offering a comprehensive "shore-to-door" logistics solution. Its ecosystem spans cargo origination through an International Freight Network, port handling, rail transport, multi-modal logistics parks, warehousing and final delivery via road. APSEZ operates 15 strategically located ports and terminals across India's coasts, supported by a diversified marine fleet and extensive integrated logistics capabilities, including 12 multi-modal parks and a fleet of over 25,000 trucks on its proprietary platform. This integrated approach, backed by cutting-edge digital infrastructure, solidifies its position as the preeminent logistics solutions provider.

With a current cargo handling capacity of 633 million tonnes per annum, APSEZ manages approximately 28% of India's total port volumes, aiming for 1 billion tonnes throughput by 2030. Recognised for its operational excellence and sustainability—ranking in the top 5% of global transportation firms in the 2025 S&P Global CSA—APSEZ combines massive scale and integrated capabilities to facilitate seamless global trade. Five of its ports were also recognised in the World Bank's Container Port Performance Index 2024.

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