The vessel MV PAN FORTUNE has successfully berthed at Deendayal Port, Kandla, carrying a substantial consignment of 274,295 pieces of JAS Pine logs weighing 35,587.429 metric tonnes for Pacific Forest Products (PFP), a leading Australasian log exporter and supplier to international markets.
The arrival of the cargo marks another significant timber import operation at Kandla, one of India’s key gateways for wood and forest-product imports. Cargo discharge activities are currently underway, with port and handling teams ensuring efficient unloading while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational discipline. Kandla has long been a major hub for imported timber and wood-log cargoes in India.
The discharge operation is being executed with precision and strict adherence to established safety protocols, reflecting the commitment of all stakeholders toward operational excellence in breakbulk and timber cargo handling. The seamless handling of such a large-volume shipment highlights the port’s capability to manage specialized forest-product cargoes efficiently.
MV PAN FORTUNE, a 37,657 DWT bulk carrier, is currently at Kandla and is engaged in the discharge of the imported pine logs destined for the domestic timber and wood-processing industry.
Industry stakeholders noted that the successful handling of the consignment further strengthens Deendayal Port’s position as a preferred destination for large-scale timber imports and reinforces confidence in the port’s cargo-handling infrastructure and operational expertise.
