Four major ports - Mulapeta port, which is formerly Bhavanapadu port in Srikakulam district, Machilipatnam port in Krishna district, Ramayapatnam port in SPSR Nellore district and Kakinada SEZ port were under construction in Andhra Pradesh, according to Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
The Central
government has undertaken several measures for modernisation of ports, including mechanization of existing berths and terminals, digitalisation and logistics integration, construction of new berths and terminals, capital dredging for increasing drafts suitable for larger vessels, development of road, rail and waterways connectivity etc.