Galathea Bay will have to compete very aggressively, being a pure transhipment port, without the benefit of originating/terminating traffic. However, the opportunity that it provides for India’s strategic security in the Bay of Bengal could be a key consideration.
Union Minister of State for Port and Shipping Shantanu Thakur paid a visit to Andaman and Nicobar Island recently to preview development activities planned for the islanders with port-related infrastructure.