JSW Infrastructure Ltd has taken over the development of a proposed captive jetty in Odisha that will support the JSW Group’s upcoming integrated steel plant near Paradip. The infrastructure project, estimated to cost over ₹2,100 crore, is designed to handle 52 million tonnes of cargo annually and is expected to play a key role in strengthening the group’s logistics and supply chain for one of India’s largest steel manufacturing projects.
The captive jetty will be constructed at the mouth of the Jatadhari River in Jagatsinghpur district and will primarily serve the 13.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant being developed by JSW Utkal Steel. Construction work on the mega steel project commenced last month, marking a major milestone in the JSW Group’s investment plans in Odisha.
JSW Infrastructure Takes Charge of the Project
In a regulatory filing, JSW Infrastructure announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, JSW Jatadhar Marine Services Pvt Ltd, has formally taken over the jetty project after signing a novation agreement with JSW Utkal Steel. The transfer of the project has received approval from the Odisha government.
The company will now be responsible for developing, operating, and managing the captive port infrastructure, which is expected to significantly improve cargo movement for the upcoming steel complex.
Jetty to Handle 52 MTPA Cargo
The proposed captive jetty will be developed under the Build, Own, Operate, Share and Transfer (BOOST) model.
Once operational, the facility will have the capacity to handle 52 million tonnes of cargo per annum (MTPA). It will primarily facilitate the import of key raw materials such as iron ore, coking coal, limestone, and other inputs required for steel production. The jetty will also enable the efficient transportation of finished steel products to domestic markets and export destinations.
Company officials believe the dedicated marine facility will reduce dependence on third-party ports, lower logistics costs, improve turnaround time, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
Part of ₹1 Lakh Crore Mega Steel Investment
According to industry reports, the captive jetty forms an integral part of the JSW Group’s broader industrial expansion in Odisha.
The group is investing nearly ₹1 lakh crore to establish the 13.2 MTPA integrated steel plant near Paradip, making it one of the largest manufacturing investments currently under implementation in the state.
The steel plant is expected to significantly boost Odisha’s industrial output while strengthening India’s steel production capacity.
More Steel Projects Planned in Odisha
Beyond the Paradip project, the JSW Group has also proposed two additional integrated steel plants in Odisha.
The company plans to establish 6 MTPA steel plants in Keonjhar and Dhenkanal, with each project involving an investment of approximately ₹35,000 crore.
The proposed Dhenkanal facility will be developed by Saffron Resources Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of JSW Steel, in collaboration with South Korea’s POSCO Group, further expanding the group’s manufacturing footprint in the state.
Boost for Employment and Industrial Growth
Officials say the captive jetty will not only improve operational efficiency but also contribute to Odisha’s industrial and economic development.
The project is expected to generate more than 3,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, benefiting local communities through construction activities, logistics services, and allied industries.
Industry experts believe dedicated port infrastructure will provide JSW with greater control over its supply chain, ensuring uninterrupted movement of raw materials and finished products while enhancing the competitiveness of its steel operations.
With the Odisha government already signing the concession agreement for the jetty project, the development marks another significant step in transforming Paradip into a major steel and industrial hub on India’s eastern coast.
