VISAKHAPATNAM: The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has set a new cargo handling record by surpassing 80 million metric tonnes every year (MMTPA) simply 4 days earlier than the top of the monetary yr 2023-24. This achievement exceeded the earlier record of 73.75 MMTPA in 2022-23. The Visakha Container Terminal (VCT) reported a notable 28% improve in container volumes, reaching 665,000 TEUs (Ten Equivalent Units).
Dr. A Angamuthu, the Port Chairman, highlighted the expansion in varied cargo classes, together with a 27% improve in POL and crude volumes, 12% in iron ore, and 6% in fertilizers. The port additionally dealt with the next variety of child cape vessels as much as 43 meters beam, contributing to a greater than 35% improve in the variety of vessels managed.
The Port Chairman counseled the group for reaching the milestone and urged them to proceed striving for excellence. The port’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) demonstrated vital enhancements, with a 68% enhancement in Pre-berthing detention, 10% in TRT & OSBD, and eight% in Idle time at berth.
Notably, the VPA recorded the very best tonnage cargo handling on a month-to-month foundation in May, June, October 2023, and January 2024. Additionally, the port achieved a record for the very best day by day cargo quantity of 403,978 million tonnes on January 19, surpassing the earlier record (401,875 MT) set on June 17, 2023.
During the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023, the port signed 19 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to boost port administration practices and discover new commerce alternatives. The VPA’s dedication to group growth was emphasised by participating in citizen-centric initiatives resembling park growth and highway beautification to boost the standard of life for Visakhapatnam residents.
The VPA’s dedication to sustainable growth and the welfare of the native inhabitants was additional demonstrated by its achievement of first place amongst all main ports in the Swachchta Pakhwada Awards 2023, which acknowledges efforts in cleanliness and hygiene, as introduced by the port secretary T Venu Gopal. This award underscores the VPA’s dedication to environmental stewardship and group well-being.
Dr. A Angamuthu, the Port Chairman, highlighted the expansion in varied cargo classes, together with a 27% improve in POL and crude volumes, 12% in iron ore, and 6% in fertilizers. The port additionally dealt with the next variety of child cape vessels as much as 43 meters beam, contributing to a greater than 35% improve in the variety of vessels managed.
The Port Chairman counseled the group for reaching the milestone and urged them to proceed striving for excellence. The port’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) demonstrated vital enhancements, with a 68% enhancement in Pre-berthing detention, 10% in TRT & OSBD, and eight% in Idle time at berth.
Notably, the VPA recorded the very best tonnage cargo handling on a month-to-month foundation in May, June, October 2023, and January 2024. Additionally, the port achieved a record for the very best day by day cargo quantity of 403,978 million tonnes on January 19, surpassing the earlier record (401,875 MT) set on June 17, 2023.
During the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023, the port signed 19 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to boost port administration practices and discover new commerce alternatives. The VPA’s dedication to group growth was emphasised by participating in citizen-centric initiatives resembling park growth and highway beautification to boost the standard of life for Visakhapatnam residents.
The VPA’s dedication to sustainable growth and the welfare of the native inhabitants was additional demonstrated by its achievement of first place amongst all main ports in the Swachchta Pakhwada Awards 2023, which acknowledges efforts in cleanliness and hygiene, as introduced by the port secretary T Venu Gopal. This award underscores the VPA’s dedication to environmental stewardship and group well-being.
