Paradip Port in Odisha, India, achieved a significant milestone by setting a new record in cargo handling. The port successfully handled 50.16 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo on August 8, marking a remarkable 6.5% growth compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year. This achievement was reached in just 129 days of the current fiscal year, an improvement from the 140 days it took in the previous year. Notably, the port managed to handle 942 vessels during this period, compared to 812 in the corresponding period of the previous year. This exceptional performance makes Paradip Port Authority (PPA) the fastest major port to handle 50 MMT of cargo in the ongoing fiscal year. The Chairman of PPA expressed gratitude to the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways for his leadership and guidance, highlighting the collective effort that paved the way for this success. The achievement underscores Paradip Port’s commitment to growth, sustainability, and a promising future for generations to come.
Paradip Port in Odisha, India, achieved a significant milestone by setting a new record in cargo handling. The port successfully handled 50.16 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo on August 8, marking a remarkable 6.5% growth compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year. This achievement was reached in just 129 days of the current fiscal year, an improvement from the 140 days it took in the previous year. Notably, the port managed to handle 942 vessels during this period, compared to 812 in the corresponding period of the previous year. This exceptional performance makes Paradip Port Authority (PPA) the fastest major port to handle 50 MMT of cargo in the ongoing fiscal year. The Chairman of PPA expressed gratitude to the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways for his leadership and guidance, highlighting the collective effort that paved the way for this success. The achievement underscores Paradip Port’s commitment to growth, sustainability, and a promising future for generations to come.
