Adani Firm APSEZ Plans Port Development In Philippines
APSEZ plans to develop a 25-meter deep port that can accommodate Panamax vessels (Representational) New Delhi: Adani Group firm APSEZ is eyeing the Philippines’ Bataan province to develop a port, a statement issued by the office of the president of the Philippines said. APSEZ Managing Director Karan Adani met the Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr at Malacanang on May 2 in a courtesy call to discuss Adani Group’s plans for the port. APSEZ is planning to open a port in the Philippines due to the nation’s stable leadership and environment, the statement quoted Mr Adani as saying. He said APSEZ plans to develop a 25-meter deep port that can accommodate Panamax vessels. The Adani Group, on the other hand, is planning to invest in ports, airports, power, and defence. According to the statement, Marcos welcomed APSEZ expansion plans in the Philippines, suggesting it may focus on ports handling agricultural products to enable the Philippines eventually compete globally. He suggested that the company should start regionally and the ports could also cater to local or …