Paradip Port Sets New Record by Achieving Fastest 100 MMT Cargo Throughput
Port crosses major milestone 12 days earlier than last year, marking its ninth consecutive 100 MMT performance
Bhubaneswar: Paradip Port Authority (PPA) in Odisha has set a new record by becoming the fastest port in its history to handle 100 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in a financial year. The milestone was achieved on November 27, marking the ninth year in a row that the port has crossed the 100 MMT mark.
This year, the port reached 100.15 MMT of cargo—showing a year-on-year growth of 4.78 per cent. What makes the achievement even more impressive is that it came 12 days earlier than last year. While PPA reached the mark on December 9 in 2024, it touched the same milestone this year in just 241 days, compared to 253 days in the previous year.
Despite market fluctuations and operational challenges, the port has continued to improve performance through better systems, upgraded operations and strong coordination with stakeholders. Several cargo categories showed strong growth this year. Coal, which forms nearly 45 per cent of the port’s total cargo, grew by 3.76 per cent. Container cargo saw a big jump of 32 per cent, Gypsum and Flux cargo increased by 24 per cent, steel cargo rose by 35 per cent, and Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) cargo grew by 31 per cent year-on-year.
Speaking to the media, PPA Chairman P.L. Haranadh credited the achievement to the guidance of Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal. He thanked all port employees, officers, industries using the port, stevedores, ship agents, trade unions and private partners for their collective effort. He also acknowledged the support of the Odisha government, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Indian Railways, Customs and other agencies.
Deputy Chairman T. Venu Gopal, Advisor (Traffic) A.K. Bose and Traffic Manager G. Edison were also present during the celebration of the achievement.
With cargo volumes rising steadily and more improvements underway, Paradip Port is on track to achieve its highest-ever cargo throughput this financial year, further strengthening its position as one of India’s leading maritime hubs.
