Karnataka invites bids for building all-weather port in Uttara Kannada

The Karnataka Maritime Board has invited bids for the construction of a deepwater port at Pavinakakurve village. Estimated to cost Rs 3048 crore, the port will have a cargo handling capacity of 14 MTPA, expandable to 40 MTPA. The port will manage various commodities, including iron ore, coal, and LNG, and will feature berthing facilities for large vessels.