Deendayal Port Authority breaks own record with historic 7.83 lakh MT cargo handling in a single day
Kandla, July 27
Deendayal Port Authority Kandla has once again rewritten history by breaking its own National Record of the highest-ever single-day cargo handling, an official release said.
On Sunday, DPA achieved an unprecedented 7,83,816 MTs of cargo handling in a single day, surpassing its own National Record of 7,78,570 MTs achieved on June 17.
Adding to this remarkable achievement, Offshore Oil Terminal, Vadinar also established a new 24-hour benchmark by handling 5,09,101 MTs of liquid cargo, exceeding its previous record of 5,07,397 MTs. On June 17, the record handling included 2,55,557 MTs of Crude Oil, 40,534 MTs of POL, and 2,13,010 MTs of LPO.
This historic achievement reflects the unwavering dedication, teamwork, and operational excellence of Team DPA and all our stakeholders.
On this occasion, Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, DPA, congratulated all stakeholders, port users, exporters, importers, shipping lines, vessel agents, stevedores, Customs House Agents, terminal operators, trade associations, truck drivers, DPA officials, employees, Shramiks and every member of the Port fraternity whose dedicated efforts and unwavering support have made this landmark achievement possible.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive operational efficiency! Breaking your own national record within a month is no small feat. The 5 lakh MT liquid cargo handling at Vadinar is particularly noteworthy. Kudos to the coordination between different agencies and the workers on the ground.
Great achievement but let's also remember the hardworking shramiks and truck drivers who made this possible. Behind every record, there are thousands of unsung heroes working day and night. Hope their welfare and working conditions are also being taken care of. 🙏
As someone from Kutch, I've seen this port grow exponentially over the years. From routine operations to breaking national records, the transformation is remarkable. Happy to see our port making headlines for all the right reasons! 👏👏
While this is a great achievement, I hope such record-breaking doesn't come at the cost of safety protocols. Port operations can be high-risk, and it's important to ensure that efficiency doesn't compromise worker safety or environmental standards. Would love to see more details on how this was achieved sustainably.
Excellent performance! This kind of throughput is competitive with major global ports. India's port infrastructure is truly modernizing. The coordination between DPA, terminal operators, and customs agents seems to be working like a well-oiled machine. Keep it up!
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