Mumbai Port Handles 718 MT Heavy Lift Cargo In Specialised Roll-Off Operation
Mumbai: Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) handled three exceptionally heavy Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) packages through a specialised Barge Roll-Off operation on 24 September, demonstrating its growing capability to facilitate complex heavy lift and project cargo movements and support the movement of Indian-manufactured industrial equipment to international markets. The three packages, weighing 718…
Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) successfully handled three exceptionally heavy Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) packages weighing 718 MT, 502 MT, and 232 MT through a specialized Barge Roll-Off operation on September 24. This operation showcased the port's growing capability to manage complex heavy lift and project cargo movements, supporting the transportation of Indian-manufactured industrial equipment to international markets.
The cargo, originating from Dahej, Gujarat, was transported by barge to Mumbai Port for onward export to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company in the UAE. Once at the port, the cargo was stored until an appropriate vessel was available for shipping to Abu Dhabi. This operation exemplifies the seamless integration of coastal shipping, specialized port handling, storage, and international connectivity facilitated by Mumbai Port.
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