Major ports in India, including Visakhapatnam port, are transitioning to a landlord port model, where private players take over the operational aspects of the business while the ports act as regulators and landlords. This shift towards public-private partnerships (PPP) is aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing costs. Currently, six private companies control eight out of 29 berths at Visakhapatnam port, contributing 60% of the total throughput.