PSA International eyes warehousing, inland partnerships in India; keen on Vadhavan Port

By Admin

17 Sep, 2025

Singapore-based PSA International, the world’s largest transshipment hub operator, is significantly ramping up its presence in India. With bold plans to expand into warehousing and inland partnerships, the company is positioning itself as a key player in India’s rapidly evolving logistics and port infrastructure ecosystem.

Focus on Warehousing and Inland Connectivity

Gobu Selliaya, managing director of PSA India, revealed that the company is exploring opportunities to build a stronger logistics network beyond ports. PSA is actively in discussions with shipping lines, inland container depots (ICDs), and container freight stations (CFSs) to strengthen its ecosystem. “We have the largest terminal in Mumbai… we may want to partner with someone who has extensive inland nodes to create a complete solution,” Selliaya said.

In addition, PSA is engaging with train operators to leverage the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), which is expected to be fully commissioned later this year. This corridor will dramatically improve connectivity between Dadri in Uttar Pradesh and Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) in Navi Mumbai, offering faster, more efficient cargo movement.

Expanding Capacity at PSA Mumbai

Earlier this month, PSA Mumbai inaugurated its Phase 2 expansion, doubling annual handling capacity to 4.8 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). This milestone makes PSA Mumbai the largest container terminal in India.

The expansion is part of PSA’s SGD 1.7 billion ($1.3 billion) investment in India under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, marking the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) from Singapore into the country’s port sector.

Vadhavan Port: A Strategic Interest

PSA International has also set its sights on the proposed mega port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra. Selliaya confirmed the company’s keen interest in participating under the PPP model on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis. “We are very much interested in Vadhavan,” he emphasized, noting that it would be a natural extension of PSA’s growing footprint in India.

The Vadhavan port, along with the planned Galathea Bay port in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is expected to play a pivotal role in India’s ambition to quadruple annual port handling capacity to 10,000 million tonnes by 2047.

India’s Growth Potential

India currently handles 31–32 million TEUs annually, but the scope for growth is vast. “We have a population of 1.4 billion people today. We think that that is a bit underserved,” Selliaya pointed out. He projected that domestic container handling capacity could grow to 50–60 million TEUs over the next 10–15 years.

With PSA’s expanding investments and India’s vision of scaling up infrastructure, the partnership could help unlock the country’s full trade potential.

Conclusion

PSA International’s aggressive push into warehousing, inland logistics, and mega port development reflects the company’s long-term commitment to India. By integrating port operations with inland connectivity and aligning with India’s ambitious growth plans, PSA is well-positioned to play a transformative role in shaping the future of India’s maritime and logistics sector.