Material Handling Equipment
facility overview
Powering Seamless Port Operations
India’s ports are evolving into high-performance gateways for global trade, and efficient cargo movement sits at the core of this transformation. Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) offers advanced heavy engineering and fabrication for material handling equipment, delivering advanced solutions for efficient cargo movement across ports, shipyards, and industrial facilities. Leveraging one of India’s largest fabrication infrastructures, SDHI designs and manufactures a wide range of high-capacity equipment including ship-to-shore cranes, gantry cranes, bulk material unloaders, hoppers, conveyor systems, and automated handling solutions.
These systems are engineered to support continuous, high-volume operations while ensuring precision, reliability, and long service life in demanding environments. With strong in-house capabilities in large-scale fabrication, assembly, and load-out, SDHI is well-positioned to deliver end-to-end material handling solutions that enhance operational productivity and streamline cargo flow. The business reflects the company’s commitment to building robust, future-ready infrastructure that supports the evolving needs of global maritime and industrial logistics.
Facility Advantages & Applications
2.41mn sq.ft of covered facility with an annual steel fabrication throughput of 164,000 T
Dedicated offshore yard (750m x 265m) for erection, assembly and loadout of yellow goods and port equipment
Jetty for seamless loadout and transportation of heavy-duty equipment
Ship-to-Shore cranes built for rapid container transfers with enhanced stability, precision controls, and secure operational interfaces
Gantry cranes optimized for yard operations for heavy lift capacity
Bulk handling systems loaders, unloaders, hoppers, & conveyor systems designed for safe and dust-controlled movement of bulk cargo
Recent Wins
Training Vessel Order from the Sultanate of Oman
SDHI has secured a contract from the Ministry of Defence of the Sultanate of Oman for the construction and delivery of a training vessel along with associated logistics support. The project marks a significant milestone in SDHI’s expanding defence shipbuilding capabilities and reinforces its growing presence in the international defence and naval export market.
The vessel is being constructed at SDHI’s integrated shipyard at Pipavav, leveraging the company’s large-scale infrastructure, modular construction capabilities, and seamless execution ecosystem. The order further strengthens SDHI’s position as an emerging partner for complex naval and maritime platforms in the region.
SDHI Secures India’s First Ammonia Dual-Fuel Bulk Carrier Order
SDHI has secured its first newbuild contract for six 18,000 DWT IMO Type II chemical tankers, valued at USD 227 million, marking one of India’s largest commercial shipbuilding deals and the country’s first chemical tanker order placed with an Indian shipyard.
The contract, awarded by European shipowner Rederiet Stenersen AS, includes an option for six additional vessels. The tankers will feature advanced LNG-ready hybrid propulsion systems and are scheduled for delivery starting within 33 months.
This milestone highlights SDHI’s capabilities in delivering complex, world-class vessels and reinforces India’s growing position in the global shipbuilding industry.
Testimonial
On behalf of our project team, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited for the excellent support and professionalism demonstrated during the recent repair works of Rig ADMARINE 11 at the SDHI Shipyard.
Strengthening India’s Maritime & Port Infrastructure
Cargo-handling and heavy engineering solutions designed to enhance port efficiency, safety, and global trade throughput