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Location: Pipavav is situated in Gujarat, on the W coast of India, 135km SW of Bhavnagar. General overview: The Port of Pipavav, operated by APM Terminals, is a modern all weather direct berthing private port providing around the clock operations and navigation for handling of bulk, breakbulk, liquid and containerized cargoes. Terminals: - Containers (Draught 14.5m) - Bulk (Draught 13.5m) - LPG berth (Draught 11.5m) Handling Equipment: - 8 Post-Panamax Cranes - 20 RTGs - 2 Reach Stackers Cargoes: Imports: Coal, coke, iron fines, steel coils, liquids and LPG. Exports: Cement, clinker, soda ash, wheat, rice and DOC. Storage: - Sheds (100,000 m2) - Storage Tanks (450,000 KL) - Covered (65,000 m2) Traffic figures: Approx. 5,000,000t bulk cargo, 230,000t liquid cargo and 1 million TEUs handled annually. Load line zone: Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Area Tropical Sep 1 to May 31 Summer Jun 1 to Aug 31. Max size: LOA 294m // Beam 35m // Draught 14.5m HW.