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Kandla Port Hits 158.6 Mn Ton Target Early, Eyes Record Cargo Year

Deendayal Port Authority at Kandla has announced it has already exceeded its cargo handling target for the financial year 2025-26, reaching over 158.60 million tonnes. This milestone comes as the port recently conducted a historic first-ever triple banking Ship-to-Ship operation at a strong tidal port. The port is also preparing for a surge in traffic, having geared up to handle 22 vessels within a 72-hour window. Located in Gujarat, the port is a critical gateway servicing northern India, including landlocked states like Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan.

Key Points: Kandla Port Surpasses Annual Cargo Target, Sets New Record

  • Surpassed 158.60 mn ton target early
  • First-ever triple banking STS operation at tidal port
  • Gearing up to handle 22 vessels in 72 hours
  • Services landlocked northern Indian states
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Kandla Port crosses cargo handling target of 158.60 mn ahead of fiscal year end; sets stage for record year

Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, crosses its FY 2025-26 cargo handling target of 158.60 million tonnes ahead of schedule, powering India's maritime growth.

"Mission Accomplished DPA, Kandla crosses the FY 2025-26 cargo handling target of 158.60 Million Tons!!! - Deendayal Port Authority"

Gandhidham, March 30

Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, on Monday announced that it has surpassed its Financial Year 2025-26 cargo handling target of 158.60 million tonnes, marking a significant milestone in India's maritime trade landscape.

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"

A few days ago, the Deendayal Port Authority Kandla conducted a Triple Banking Ship-to-Ship (STS) operation, which is the first-ever at a strong tidal port.

According to an update on 'X', a Capesize vessel discharged 1,17,000 tons to a transhipment vessel, followed by a tandem transfer of 77,000 tons onto a Panamax vessel.

"Kandla creates history at sea! A seamless, high-precision maritime operation, flawlessly handled !!! Kandla undertakes Triple Banking Ship-to-Ship (STS) Operation - First-ever at a strong tidal Port !! Capesize Vessel discharged 1,17,000 Tons to transshipper, with tandem transfer of 77,000 Tons onto a Panamax Vessel," the 'X' post said.

Earlier on March 13, Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, informed that it has geared up to handle 22 vessels in the next three days, amid an expected surge in incoming vessels. DPA Kandla wrote on X on Friday, "Going to handle 22 vessels in the next 72 hours."

"Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla gears up to handle the surge in incoming vessels. Systems working efficiently to accommodate reconfigured voyages and provide services to the best possible standards," the post read.

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. Deendayal Port primarily services northern India, including the land locked Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, accprding to government official release.

- ANI

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Priya S
As someone from Gujarat, it's heartening to see our ports performing so well. The Triple Banking operation sounds like a complex feat of logistics. This directly benefits so many landlocked states. Great work!
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Rohit P
Impressive numbers, no doubt. But I hope this growth is sustainable and doesn't come at the cost of the environment in the Gulf of Kutch. Development and ecological balance must go hand in hand.
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Michael C
Working in logistics, I can appreciate the scale of this. Handling 22 vessels in 72 hours is a massive operational challenge. This level of efficiency puts India firmly on the global maritime map.
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Shreya B
"Mission Accomplished" indeed! This is the kind of positive, development-focused news we need. It shows our infrastructure can compete globally. More power to Deendayal Port! 👏
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Karthik V
The fact that it services landlocked states like J&K, UP, and Rajasthan is crucial. Efficient ports mean lower costs and faster delivery for goods across North India. A vital link in the supply chain.

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