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Kandla Port Sets Record Handling 1.67 Lakh CBM Wind Turbine Blades

Deendayal Port Authority at Kandla has set a new record by handling the highest-ever cargo volume of wind turbine blades in a single shipment, totaling 1,67,675 cubic meters from 153 blades. The shipment arrived aboard the vessel MV KANG QI FU HUA, marking a significant achievement for India's renewable energy infrastructure. This milestone comes just after the port announced it had already surpassed its ambitious cargo handling target for the financial year. The port's chairman congratulated all stakeholders for their collaborative efforts in this landmark achievement.

Key Points: Kandla Port Record: Handles Largest Wind Turbine Blade Shipment

  • Record 1,67,675 CBM wind blade shipment
  • 153 blades arrived on MV KANG QI FU HUA
  • Milestone for renewable energy logistics
  • Port also surpasses annual cargo target
  • Reinforces leadership in green project cargo
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Gujarat: Kandla Port sets record handling 1,67,675 CBM wind turbine blades

Deendayal Port Authority at Kandla sets a new benchmark by handling 1,67,675 CBM of wind turbine blades in a single shipment for India's green energy push.

"Kandla Creates History!... DPA Kandla achieves the highest cargo volume (CBM) handled in Wind Turbine Blades - Deendayal Port Authority"

Kachchh, April 1

Deendayal Port Authority at Kandla on Tuesday set a new milestone in renewable energy logistics by handling the highest-ever cargo volume of wind turbine blades in a single shipment.

A total of 153 wind turbine blades, amounting to 1,67,675 cubic meters (CBM), arrived at the port aboard the MV KANG QI FU HUA, marking a significant achievement in the port's contribution to India's green energy infrastructure.

In a post on X, Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla shared, "Kandla Creates History! Setting a new benchmark in renewable energy logistics, DPA Kandla achieves the highest cargo volume (CBM) handled in Wind Turbine Blades - a massive 1,67,675 CBM in a single shipment carrying 153 blades!"

The post further added, "A landmark moment with the arrival of MV KANG QI FU HUA, reinforcing Kandla's leadership in handling critical green energy project cargo."

Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, congratulated all stakeholders for their collaborative efforts, including port users, transporters, stevedores, shipping agents, customs officials, trade unions, port officials and employees.

Deendayal Port is one of the twelve major ports in India and is located on the West Coast of India, in the Gulf of Kutch in the State of Gujarat. The port primarily services northern states, including the landlocked regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, according to an official release.

The record shipment comes a day after the port authority announced that it had surpassed its cargo handling target for Financial Year 2025-26 of 158.60 million tonnes, marking a significant milestone in India's maritime trade sector.

The port authority, one of the country's busiest major ports, said the achievement underscores a "mission accomplished" as it gears up to set a new record in annual cargo throughput.

On the X post, it posted, "Mission Accomplished DPA, Kandla crosses the FY 2025-26 cargo handling target of 158.60 Million Tons!!! All set to create a new record!!! DPA, Kandla, a User driven Port, powers India's maritime growth."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Gujarat leading from the front as always! Great to see our ports achieving such milestones. This will boost wind energy projects across the northern states. Hope the logistics chain keeps up this efficiency.
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Aman W
Impressive numbers, but I hope this efficiency translates to faster project completion on the ground. Sometimes these components get stuck in bureaucratic delays after reaching the port. The real achievement is when the turbines start spinning.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the logistics sector, handling 153 blades is a massive operational feat. The coordination between customs, transporters, and port authorities must have been incredible. Well done, Team Kandla!
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Vikram M
Deendayal Port is a lifeline for the landlocked states. This record shipment for renewable energy is a proud moment for all of North India. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
More wind energy means less pollution. We need many more such shipments. Hope the government focuses on developing our own manufacturing capacity for these blades too, instead of just importing. Atmanirbhar Bharat!

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