CASE STUDY OF MAGDALLA, SURAT PORT FOR FINDING EFFICIENCY OF IMPORT & EXPORT BASED ON INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES

Abstract

Having proper understanding of ports operations as well as utilizing methods of development by the means of
value-added service, could change a role of a port from a transportation node to an efficient point in a transportation
chain. Trend of globalization has been followed by an increase in level of demand for freight transportation and
thereafter establishing suitable port services. Developments of transportation chains, logistics and progress of these
networks have enhanced the sustainable condition and level of transportation. To increase efficiency in the performance
of the ports is to provide an environment for the activities that can meet high potential, reduce cost and increase
replacement speed in parallel with the development of international business. Gujarat is strategically located with a
coastline of 1600 km and has 42 ports. It has the highest number of operational ports & commercial cargo ports. Gujarat
is strategically positioned to act as the hub of coastal trade. Already, minor ports in Gujarat account for 76% of the total
cargo handled in the country. This is expected to rise further with development of more ports. The Gulf of Cambay and
Gulf of Kutch provides natural navigational safety and logistical advantage, so by studying the various potentials and
factors affecting the port infrastructure we can make Ports – “As an Integral Part of Gujarat’s Development Process”