Paradip port achieves fastest ever 100 million tonnes cargo throughput in a fiscal year
Paradip, Nov 28
Odisha’s Paradip Port has created history by achieving the fastest ever 100 million metric tonnes (MMT) cargo throughput in a financial year on November 27, an official statement said on Friday.
This is the 9th consecutive year the port has crossed the 100 MMT mark and clocked 100.15 MMT, exhibiting a growth of 4.78 per cent year-on-year basis, 12 days earlier than the last financial year, according to the statement.
The coveted 100 MMT mark was achieved on December 9, 2024, during the last financial year. The record was achieved in 241 days in the current fiscal year against 253 days in the previous financial year, the statement said.
Despite market challenges, the port continues to set new benchmarks. Faster operations, system improvements and consistent support from stakeholders have helped Paradip Port Authority (PPA) stay ahead.
Growth in coastal thermal coal, container cargo, gypsum & flux, POL and Steel cargo has strengthened PPA’s position as a leading coastal shipping hub. Coal cargo handling constitutes around 45 per cent of total cargo volume at the port, and it has shown 3.76 per cent growth against the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. Similarly, containerised cargo volume has grown by 32 per cent, gypsum & flux volume has surged by 24 per cent, steel cargo by 35 per cent, and petroleum oil and lubricants (POL) by 31 per cent on a Y-o-Y basis in the current fiscal, the statement said.
Paradip Port Authority (PPA) Chairman P.L. Haranadh said that with a clear focus on efficiency and growth, the port is on track to target an all-time high in this fiscal.
He congratulated all employees of the port, the user industries, stevedores, steamer agents, trade unions and public-private partnership operators for the "amazing accomplishment in the ability of the port to serve them".
The PPA Chairman also appreciated the support of government authorities like the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, the Odisha government, Indian Railways, Customs, and other departments for their continued support.
Senior officials of the port, including Deputy Chairman T. Venu Gopal, Advisor, Traffic, A.K.Bose, and Traffic Manager G.Edison, were also present on the occasion.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great to see Indian infrastructure performing so well! But I hope the environmental impact is being monitored properly. Coastal areas are sensitive ecosystems that need protection alongside development.
As someone from Odisha, this makes me so proud! Paradip port has created thousands of jobs in our state. The consistent growth over 9 years shows this isn't a one-time achievement. Jai Odisha! ðŸ™
The efficiency improvements are impressive - achieving this milestone 12 days earlier than last year. This shows how proper management and stakeholder coordination can drive results. More Indian ports should learn from Paradip's model.
ï¸While the numbers look good, I hope the local communities around Paradip are also benefiting. Infrastructure development should uplift everyone, not just show statistical growth. The real test is inclusive development.
This is fantastic news for India's export-import sector! The 35% growth in steel cargo and 31% in POL shows our manufacturing sector is booming. Paradip is clearly supporting India's industrial growth story.
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