Business EconomyPosted at: Apr 2 2025 1:13AM


AP: Vizag Port handles record cargo of 82.62 MT

Visakhapatnam, April 1 (UNI): Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) on Tuesday said it has achieved a remarkable milestone by handling 82.62 Million Tonnes (MT) of cargo during the financial year 2024-25, registering a significant growth over the previous fiscal.
Despite global trade fluctuations and logistical challenges, the port's robust performance has been fuelled by strategic initiatives, focussing on alternative cargoes, enhanced infrastructure, and seamless coordination with trade partners.
The port has witnessed increased volumes across key cargo segments including Crude & POL, Manganese Ore, Bauxite, Rice and General Cargo, reaffirming its position as a premier gateway on the East Coast.
In a release, Chairperson M. Angamuth, congratulated the entire VPA team, terminal operators, stakeholders, and the trade community on this noteworthy achievement.
"This record cargo throughput is a testament to the relentless efforts of our workforce, efficient cargo evacuation strategies, and the trust reposed in us by our stakeholders.
"VPA will continue to focus on infrastructure development, digitalization, and green port initiatives to enhance service quality and capacity," he stated.
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The Port is also progressing with strategic projects such as deepening the inner channel, mechanisation of berths with PPP, improvement to road infrastructure, and green port initiatives like a shore power facility and one million tree plantation to support sustanable growth.
With this cargo throughput milestone, VPA continues its journey towards achieving the Government of India’s vision of Port-led development under the Maritime India Vision 2030. UNI KNR SSP
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