Adani Enterprises Ltd has floated international tender for selecting a logistics service provider, who would be responsible for delivery of coal to various thermal power plants.

According to a public notice, "AEL hereby invites interested parties to participate in the bidding process for the selection of logistic service provider (LSP), on the basis of international competitive bidding, who will be responsible for...delivery of coal by rail-sea-rail route.”

Adani Enterprises was appointed as the mine developer and operator for Machhakata coal block in Orissa by Mahaguj Collieries Ltd, the joint venture between Maharashtra State Power Generation and Gujarat State Electricity Cooperation.

The public notice said that the firm is also designated with the task of delivery of coal at the thermal power plants of MAHAGENCO and GSECL.

It said that "The LSP shall be responsible for all activities related to transportation of coal from AEL's coal washery to thermal power plants, when the coal is to be transported through rail-sea-rail option.”

It added that "In addition, the LSP shall also be responsible for obtaining all clearances/approvals, and complying with all requirements of various government/non government agencies related to the scope of work (including approval...required on title of AEL & MGCL.”

(Sourced from ET)