Paradip Port breaks monthly high, handles 14.44 million tonnes of cargo in January – CNBC TV18

The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on Sunday mentioned it has created a brand new file by dealing with 14.44 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in January this 12 months, the best-ever for the month.

The port surpassed its earlier file of dealing with 14.32 MMT of cargo in January, 2024, an official assertion issued by the Ministry of Ports, Delivery and Waterways mentioned.

This file-breaking efficiency reinforces Paradip Port’s place as one of India’s main main ports and displays the regular development in its operational capabilities, it mentioned.

The achievement is the end result of sustained infrastructure augmentation, streamlined processes, and improved coordination throughout terminals and stakeholders, the assertion mentioned.

“The constant rise in cargo volumes additionally underscores the effectivity, resilience, and dedication of the workforce at Paradip Port, which proceed to ship robust operational outcomes regardless of growing demand and complexities in maritime logistics,” it additional mentioned.

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Paradip Port Authority chairman P L Haranadh attributed the milestone to the strategic imaginative and prescient and management of Union Minister of Ports, Delivery and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, and the relentless efforts of officers, staff, contractual staff, and all stakeholders related to the port.

“With continued deal with modernisation, capability enhancement, and operational excellence, Paradip Port stays dedicated to supporting India’s rising commerce and contributing to the nation’s financial growth,” he added.