• Used as a shelter for warships by the British in World War II
  • Identified as a potential port site by Maharaja of Bhavnagar Krishna Kumarsinhji Bhavsinhji
  • The Gujarat goverment provides Rs 50 lakh to start port activity at Pipavav
  • The goverment decides to develop Port Pipavav on a Public Private Partnership Model
  • Private infrastructure company completes port construction
  • AP Moller Maersk becomes the lead promoter with 54% stake in APM Terminals makes significant investments in port machinery and infrastructure expansion, and takes over complete operations. Board of Directors formed along with other investors.
  • APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer visits port for the first time and inaugurates post-panamax cranes and bagging plants. Lays the foundation stones for a customs house and employee housing colony.
    Company rebranded as APM Terminals Pipavav.
  • APM Terminals files for an IPO.