KATTUPALLI
Garden Reach Shipbuilders deliver INS Amini to the Indian Navy, bolstering anti-submarine capabilities
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers delivered the Anti-submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft INS Amini to the Indian Navy on November 5. The vessel is named after Amini Island in Lakshadweep and carries a legacy from a decommissioned ship. This craft features over 80% indigenous content, enhancing India's defense manufacturing capabilities. The Indian Navy aims to strengthen its anti-submarine warfare capabilities with this delivery.
Maersk begins its first planned India dry docking
A.P. Moller - Maersk will drydock the Maersk Chattogram at L&T Shipbuilding's Kattupalli Shipyard in October 2026. This marks a significant operational milestone from the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2025. The drydocking process will include a special survey and maintenance work for various systems. It is crucial for the vessel's safety and performance for the next five years.
Haier India to invest ₹7,000 crore in new facility in Andhra
Haier India plans a ₹7,000 crore investment in a manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest investment in the country. The facility, expected to create 21,000 jobs by 2032, will focus on producing various home appliances and is strategically located in the rapidly growing Tirupati-Chennai-Nellore electronics corridor.
Indian Navy inducts multi-purpose INS Samarthak, a drone mothership and weapons testbed, the first major warship built by a private shipyard
Samarthak, the first multi-purpose vessel built by a private shipyard to be commissioned into the Indian Navy, has entered service with more than 75% indigenous content. Built by L&T, it will support weapons and sensor trials, maritime surveillance, unmanned systems, disaster relief and emergency response at sea.
L& T eyes $30 billlion from modularization in 5 years
Modularization refers to a project delivery method where entire process units are prefabricated in controlled off-site factories and then transported for rapid on-site assembly.
Sumadhura Group to develop 1.2 million sq. ft. of warehousing space in Chennai
Sumadhura Group has acquired 52 acres in Red Hills, North Chennai, for a ₹400 crore Grade A industrial and logistics park. The project will offer 1.2 million sq ft of warehousing space, create around 2,500 jobs and is expected to be completed by December 2028. The expansion comes as Chennai’s Grade A warehousing demand grows, with 4.1 million sq ft absorbed in H1 2026.
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L&T launches second multi-purpose vessel for Indian Navy
Larsen & Toubro has launched the second multi-purpose vessel named INS Utkarsh for the Indian Navy at Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai. This follows the launch of the first vessel, INS Samarthak, which is being prepared for tests and trials before delivery. The vessels will support various roles such as maritime surveillance and humanitarian assistance.
Larsen and Toubro launches multi-purpose vessel 'Samarthak' at Kattuppalli Shipyard
Larsen and Toubro has launched the first of two multi-purpose vessels for the Indian Navy at Kattupalli shipyard, demonstrating the company's design capabilities and adherence to the 'Make in India' initiative. The vessel, INS 'Samarthak,' will assist in maritime surveillance, developing new weapons and sensors, and providing humanitarian aid.
APSEZ breaks records: Handles 420 MMT cargo globally, sets new milestones in March 2024
The company announced that it achieved its highest ever monthly cargo volumes, exceeding 38 MMT in March 2024. Ten of APSEZ ports and terminals handled record cargo volumes- Mundra 180 MMT, Tuna 10 MMT, Hazira 26 MMT, Mormugao 5 MMT, Karaikal 12 MMT, Ennore 13 MMT, Kattupalli 12 MMT, Krishnapatnam 59 MMT, Gangavaram 37 MMT and Dhamra 43 MMT.
L&T signs ship repairing agreement with US Navy
Larsen and Toubro's Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai has qualified for the Master Shipyard Repair Agreement (MSRA) and the Indian conglomerate has signed an agreement with US Navy for repairing of vessels
First US Navy ship arrives at Kattupalli port for repairs
The USNS Salvor was welcomed with a ceremony at the shipyard on Monday, and it is the first ship to arrive after the signing of the MSRA. US Consul General in Chennai Judith Ravin, US Embassy New Delhi's Office of Defence Cooperation chief Captain Michael L Farmer, senior US Embassy officials, and L&T leadership participated.
Anti-submarine warfare ship 'Anjadip' built for Navy launched
The vessel was named after the island of Anjadip located off Karwar Port, Karnataka signifying its strategic maritime importance, an official release said.
No pre-shipment inspection certificate needed for metallic scrap import at Kattupalli Port from safe countries: govt
The safe countries include the US, the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, besides the European Union. The other ports are Chennai, Tuticorin, Kandla, JNPT, Mumbai, Krishnapatnam and Mundra. Import consignments of metallic waste and scrap shall be subject to PSIC from the country of origin, according to the notice.
Larsen & Toubro delivers two high-speed interceptor ships to Indian Coast Guard
This delivery is part of the two contracts being executed by the company for design and construction of 54 interceptors to Indian Coast Guard, valued at Rs 1,424 cr.
L&T hands over offshore patrol vessel to Coast Guard
The vessel named "Vikram", built at Larsen and Toubro's Kattupalli shipyard, about 45 km from here, was handed over to the Coast Guard ahead of the March 2018 delivery schedule.
Navy’s new Floating Dock for warships and submarines launched near Chennai
Formally lowered into the waters of the Bay of Bengal, the Floating Dock project was commissioned by the Defence ministry in May 2015 for an order value of Rs. 468 crores.
Adani Ports Completes Acquisition of Kattupalli Port
A statement said APSEZ plans to transform Kattupalli into a multi commodity port to handle cargoes like containers, automobiles, break bulk, general cargo, liquid cargo and project cargo.
Adani's APSEZ to acquire Marine Infrastructure Developer for Rs 1,950 crore
MIDPL is engaged construction, maintenance, development and operation of Kattupalli Port. The company is likely to complete the acquisition in a week, APSEZ said.
Adani Ports to acquire L&T's Kattupalli Port
The port commenced commercial operations in January 2013 and has two berths with a total quay length of about 710 metres.
Adani Ports to acquire L&T's Kattupalli Port in Tamil Nadu
This is yet another step by the company to build a network of ports across the Indian coastline and expand its footprint across the South East Coast.
Adani Ports inks pact with L&T for Kattupalli Port operations
Development of Vizhinjam port will help in cost saving to Indian trade as the boxes can be trans-shipped at a lower cost from Vizhinjam port.
Adani Ports set to ink deal with L&T to take over operations of Tamil Nadu port
L&T will continue to run the shipyard, which will not be part of the O&M deal. Kattupalli can handle 1.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) a year.
Adani Group looks at Karaikal, two other ports for business expansion
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) is looking at ports in Karaikal, Kattupalli and Gangavaram with the intention of acquiring one of them as the firm aims to expand its presence in the port business.
Number of ports for import of new vehicles increased to 14
New vehicles are imported through eight seaports, three airports, Mumbai Air Cargo Complex, Delhi Air Cargo, Chennai Airport, and three ICDs.
APM Terminals in talks to buy majority stake in L&T’s Kattupalli Port
APM Terminals is in early discussions to buy majority stake in Larsen & Toubro’s Kattupalli port, which has been struggling to attract shipping lines since its inception.
L&T, Tamil Nadu govt's Kattupalli proj to be inaugurated soon
'It was decided in that meeting, that TIDCO would act as a bridge between L&T and Fishermen ensuring that the L&T implement all its promises.'
L&T shipbuilding arm to raise 2,500 crore to replace loans raised for Tamil Nadu unit: Sources
L&T has set up a shipyard-cum-port at Kattupalli at a cost of 4,700 crore, which has been financed through 80% debt and 20% equity.
Larsen & Toubro awaits customs approval for Rs 4,700 crore Kattupalli port project
Larsen & Toubro is ready to commission its Rs 4,700 crore shipyard-cum-port complex at Kattupalli near Chennai, but is facing a roadblock.
L&T's shipyard to become operational by January 2012
Engineering major Larsen and Toubro's shipyard being set up at Kattupalli & would become operational by coming January, a top company official said.
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