Automated Fertilizer Handling System in Ports

IAS Prelims 2023

Automated Fertilizer Handling System has been introduced in Krishnapatnam Port in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.

This facility is equipped to handle fertilizer cargo operations right from the cargo discharge from vessel till evacuation by road/rail.

This all weather cargo handling solution will enable the port to meet the increasing demand of imported fertilizers.

The system integrates multiple processes to augment the fertilizer handling capacity at Krishnapatnam Port while offering customised solutions to fertilizer importers.