The following are the benefits/results of the project:-
1. The proposed infrastructure development project has been formulated keeping in view the geographical considerations and the container traffic originating from the western states and the industrial development of western India. Increase in physical capacity and improvement in efficiency of KPT would be for the benefit of the nation in terms of development, progress and boost EXIM Trade.
2. The project is being developed through PPP mode and will be awarded through competitive bidding in a transparent manner. It will also generate competition and hence benefit the users. Tariff has been fixed upfront by the Tariff Authority for Major Ports, a statutory body. :
3. The infrastructure will have the state of the art mechanized and innovative technology, available in the international market for handling the cargo, which in turn will improve the efficiency and capacity of the Port and also reduce turn around time of the vessels.
4. The proposed infrastructure will handle deep draught vessels thus reducing the freight charges by handling larger parcel size vessels.
5. The proposed project will give a boost to the Industrial economy in the hinterland of the port leading to creation of job opportunities.
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