Visakhapatnam Port handles 50 million tonnes of cargo in 196 days in financial year 2026–27
Visakhapatnam port reaches the cargo milestone 17 days earlier than in the previous financial year
The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) achieved a record 50 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo handling in just 196 days during the financial year 2026-27, surpassing the milestone on October 13, 2026. This represented a reduction of 17 days compared to the previous year and 28 days less than in the year prior. The port took 213 days to reach 50 MMT in the 2025-26 financial year, and 224 days in the 2024-25 year.
The steady growth was evident throughout the first half of the financial year, with the port hitting 10 MMT in just 41 days in May, 25 MMT on July 3, and 45 MMT on October 7. Large vessels and bulk liquid cargo, including the largest crude carrier ever handled by the port, contributed to this growth. The VPA expressed confidence in meeting the 100 MMT target for the 2026-27 financial year.
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