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Deendayal Port Hits Record 150 MMT Cargo, Fastest in Indian Port History

The Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla has scripted history by handling over 150 million metric tonnes of cargo, setting a new speed record among Indian Major Ports. Port Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh attributed the success to operational excellence and efficient logistics management. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, linking the achievement to the broader Viksit Bharat 2047 vision for national development. The port remains operationally resilient and is preparing to handle a surge of over 35 vessels in the coming days.

Key Points: Deendayal Port Sets Record with 150 MMT Cargo Handling

  • Historic 150 MMT cargo milestone
  • Fastest-ever achievement in Indian Major Ports
  • Surge in vessel traffic expected
  • Operational resilience amid geopolitics
  • Contribution to Viksit Bharat 2047 vision
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Deendayal Port Authority scripts history with record 150 MMT cargo handling

Kandla's Deendayal Port achieves a historic milestone, handling over 150 MMT of cargo fastest ever among Indian Major Ports.

"This accomplishment reflects commitment... towards operational excellence, efficient logistics management and seamless maritime services. - Sushil Kumar Singh"

Kandla, March 13

The Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, has achieved a historic milestone by handling over 150 million metric tonnes of cargo. Surpassing its previous records, the port reached this historic mark with 18 days remaining in the current fiscal year, making it the fastest-ver 150 MMT in the history of Indian Major Ports.

"This accomplishment reflects commitment of Kandla Port towards operational excellence, efficient logistics management and seamless maritime services," Deendayal Port Authority Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh said in a statement on Friday. Even amidst the evolving geopolitical situation, the Port continues to maintain Operational resilience." It remains fully geared to handle the surge in Vessel traffic. With more than 35 vessels expected to be handled in the next 72 hours, Kandla Port demonstrates robust demand and operational readiness," he said in the statement.

Thanking PM Modi, DPA Chairman said, "Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister and the ambitions envisioned in Viksit Bharat@2047, the historic milestone is not merely a numerical achievement but a symbol of India's growing maritime strength and the collective resolve to contribute towards the realisation of vision under Viksit Bharat @ 2047." "We remain fully committed to strengthening the Port's capabilities and operational efficiency driving the nation's economic growth and global maritime leadership," he added.

Earlier in a post on X, DPA said it gears up to handle the surge in incoming vessels. Systems working efficiently to accomodate reconfigured voyages and provide services to the best possible standards.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great achievement, no doubt. But I hope this efficiency and the profits also translate into better infrastructure and facilities for the local communities around Kandla. Development should be holistic.
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Priya S
Operational resilience amidst geopolitical challenges is the key takeaway. With issues in the Red Sea, our ports need to be robust. Kudos to the team at DPA for keeping the supply chains moving. Jai Hind!
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Aman W
While the milestone is impressive, the statement feels overly political. The credit should first go to the thousands of dock workers, engineers, and logistics staff who actually do the work day and night. They are the real heroes.
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Kavya N
This is a solid step towards Viksit Bharat. Strong ports mean strong economy. Hope the efficiency and capacity improvements continue across all our major ports. Make in India gets a big boost with this!
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David E
As someone in international trade, I can say Kandla's performance is remarkable. Handling 35+ vessels in 72 hours is no small feat. This reliability is crucial for global confidence in Indian logistics.

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