Hindalco-Vizag JV project to boost sustainability, efficiency & green logistics
In a major step towards smart and sustainable logistics, Hindalco Industries, the metals arm of the Aditya Birla Group, has partnered with Vizag Multipurpose Terminal (a JV between India Potash and J M Baxi Ports & Logistics) to construct India’s first fully automated alumina handling terminal at the EQ-07 berth of Visakhapatnam Port.
The state-of-the-art facility, with a capacity of 1 million tonnes per annum, will eliminate the need for manual cargo handling through complete mechanisation—from unloading to storage to ship loading—ensuring seamless, dust-free operations and significantly faster turnaround times.
A key sustainability feature is the transition from road-based to rail-based transport, moving alumina from Hindalco’s Odisha refinery directly to the port, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and reducing logistics-related emissions. The project is expected to cut approximately 7,350 MTCO₂e in greenhouse gas emissions annually, setting new benchmarks for green logistics in the metals sector.
This landmark development not only boosts worker safety and cargo predictability but also aligns with India’s growing emphasis on future-ready infrastructure. Once operational, it will bolster Visakhapatnam Port’s role as a premier cargo gateway on the eastern coast and strengthen Hindalco’s export capacity.
