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Having proper understanding of ports operations as well as utilizing methods of development by the means ofvalue-added service, could change a role of a port from a transportation node to an efficient point in a transportationchain. Trend of globalization has been followed by an increase in level of demand for freight transportation andthereafter establishing suitable port services. Developments of transportation chains, logistics and progress of thesenetworks have enhanced the sustainable condition and level of transportation. To increase efficiency in the performanceof the ports is to provide an environment for the activities that can meet high potential, reduce cost and increasereplacement speed in parallel with the development of international business. Gujarat is strategically located with acoastline of 1600 km and has 42 ports. It has the highest number of operational ports & commercial cargo ports. Gujaratis strategically positioned to act as the hub of coastal trade. Already, minor ports in Gujarat account for 76% of the totalcargo handled in the country. This is expected to rise further with development of more ports. The Gulf of Cambay andGulf of Kutch provides natural navigational safety and logistical advantage, so by studying the various potentials andfactors affecting the port infrastructure we can make Ports – “As an Integral Part of Gujarat’s Development Process”.

Sumedha R Mahajan, Dr. Gargi Rajpara, Mr. Mukesh Dave, “PRE - FEASIBILITY STUDY ONDEVELOPMENT OF PORT INFRASTRUCTURE, AT MAGDALLA, SURAT”, International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD), Vol. 4, Issue 3, pp. 48-52, March 2017.