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Paradip And Kandla Ports Cross 100 Million Tonnes Cargo Handling Milestone In FY24, Set Sights On 150 MT Mark
India’s major ports – Paradip in Odisha and Kandla in Gujarat – crossed the 100 million tonnes (mt) cargo
Within just two days, two of India’s major ports – Paradip in Odisha and Kandla in Gujarat – crossed the 100 million tonnes (mt) cargo handling milestone for this financial year.
Paradip Port achieved the landmark on 9 December, while Kandla followed on 11 December.
Paradip Port Authority (PPA) noted it achieved the milestone nine days earlier than the previous year.
Similarly, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), which operates Kandla, crossed the mark 24 days earlier than last year.
In an official statement, PPA announced, "The Port is poised to set record cargo handling of 150 mt in current fiscal. Various system improvement measures, introduced by the port during this year, fuelled growth.”
Meanwhile, Kandla Port has also set its sights on handling 150 mt of cargo this year, aiming to reclaim its position as India’s top major port.
Key cargo imports, including POL (petroleum, oil, and lubricants), phosphoric acid, liquid chemicals, fertilizers, and timber logs, along with exports like edible oils, salt, sugar, and steel coils, played a vital role in achieving this milestone, the Kandla port authority said.
Additionally, cost reductions through rebates on wharfage and vessel-related charges for salt cargo, along with revised HMC hire charges, have driven growth.
In terms of efficiency, Paradip Port achieved a vessel turnaround time of 41.61 hours in Financial Year 2024, compared to Kandla’s 54.24 hours.
However, Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Maharashtra continues to lead with the best turnaround time of 26 hours.
Last year, Kandla Port handled 131 mt of cargo, marking a 4.17 per cent drop from the previous year.
In contrast, Paradip Port handled over 145 mt of cargo, overtaking Kandla to become India’s top major port.
