Q. Pipavav in Gujarat is best known for which among the following?
Answer: India’s first private port
Notes: Pipavav in Gujarat is known for being India's first private port. The port is located on the west coast of India and handles containers, bulk, and liquid cargo. It was constructed in 1992 and opened in 2002. The port's lead promoter is APM Terminals, one of the world's largest container terminal operators.
The port's services include: Pilotage, Towage, Cargo handling, Logistics support.
The port is connected to the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), which is an electrified, double-track rail corridor. The DFC will increase rail capacity 10-fold.
The World Bank has ranked Pipavav Port as India's most efficient port.
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