September 2021 - Essar Steel was acquired by ArcelorMittal had claimed that the Hazira port wasn't a part of the resolution process; February 2020 - Expansion is ongoing; July 2017 - Essar Bulk Terminal Ltd (EBTL) signed agreement with Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) for expanding its captive jetty by 1100 metres; Project will increase port's current capacity by 20 MTPA in 2 phases, Phase I (costing USD20mn) includes construction of jetty while Phase II (costing USD50mn) includes ship unloaders, conveyor belt system etc; Project cost - INR4.98bn