Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has built the world’s first steel slag road within a private port terminal at Hazira in Surat. The 1.1-kilometre-long eco-friendly stretch connects the Multi-Purpose Berth (MPB-1) to the coal yard and has been constructed entirely using processed steel slag—an industrial by-product from steel manufacturing.
The initiative showcases a significant leap in green logistics by adopting a circular economy approach. Instead of discarding slag, a high-volume waste product, the project repurposes it to develop high-performance roadways, aligning with the Government of India’s Waste to Wealth mission. This development also marks the third steel slag road built in India, but it is the first of its kind within a private port globally. It is designed for heavy-duty logistics operations, promising improved load-bearing capacity, enhanced durability, and significantly lower maintenance costs. More importantly, the road boasts a reduced carbon footprint compared to conventional road construction methods, making it a benchmark for future green port infrastructure.
The road was developed as part of Phase II expansion of the Bulk and General Cargo Terminal at Hazira. The engineering work was spearheaded by experts from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Science and Technology. The road’s pavement structure has been specifically engineered for port-specific operations to withstand continuous cargo movement and heavy machinery load. Officials involved in the project confirmed that the steel slag aggregates used in the road are not only more resilient but also cost-effective, providing a dual advantage of sustainability and economic efficiency. This has opened up pathways for replicating similar models at other industrial locations across India, particularly in ports, mining corridors, and logistics hubs.
Adani Ports’ move reaffirms its commitment to building sustainable and climate-resilient infrastructure. As India looks to scale up its green growth agenda, the Hazira project stands as a powerful symbol of industrial innovation rooted in environmental responsibility.
Adani Ports Constructs World First Steel Slag Road at Hazira Private Terminal
