Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla creates record cargo handling in first 6 months of FY 2024-25

In the first 6 months of the current fiscal i.e. 2024-25, the trade-friendly approach adopted by DPA has started delivering results. The rationalization of cargo and vessel-related charges by the port in consultation with the trade and, coordinated efforts by vessel agents, stevedores & other stakeholders have shown up in the form of significant growth in cargo volumes at DPA in Dry and liquid cargoes handled at the Port. Moreover, these concerted efforts also translated into the creation of some single-day and monthly records in cargo handling, which are highlighted below.

Single Day Records: –

1. DPA created a new 24-hour cargo record in handling of U.S. steam coal, when the vessel MV Baby Hercules handled 47910 MTs in 24 hrs. on 11.9.2024 at Tuna Tekra berth, by surpassing the previous best handling of 47720 MTs handled on 29.6.2022 at Tuna tekra by the vessel MV Aradne.

2. DPA created a new 24 hrs. cargo record in handling of GSSP fertilizer (dry cargo), when the vessel MV Sea star Ciking exported 26336 MTs in 24 hrs. on 28.9.2024 at Kandla, by surpassing the previous best handling of 24570 MTs handled on 9.5.2023 by the vessel MV Amber Star.

3. DPA created a new record in handling of Pet coke, when the vessel MV Idomeneas handled 55700 MTs in 24 hrs. on 18.4.2024 at Kandla, surpassing the previous best handling of 49655 MTs handled on 29.6.2022 by the vessel MV Greco Libero.

4. DPA created a new record in handling of Met coke, when the vessel MV Progress Trader handled 26300 MTs in 24 hrs. on 6.7.2024 at Kandla, by surpassing the previous best handling of 20716 MTs handled on 11.7.2022 by the vessel MV Skopelos.

5. DPA created a new record in handling of salt (exports), when 6 salt vessels (5 at berth & 1 at Midstream) handled a total of 144515 MTs in 24 hrs. on 22.9.2024, surpassing the previous best of 105602 MTs achieved through 5 vessels in a single day on 2.3.2024

Monthly records: –

1. DPA created a new monthly handling record in Other Foodgrains (imports) which include Jowar, Bajra, maize, chickpeas, yellow peas etc., when it handled 173479 MTs in May-24 at Kandla, thereby surpassing the previous best handling of 135279 MTs handled during Jun-24.
2. DPA created a new monthly handling record in Miscellaneous cargo (imports), when it handled 255480 MTs in Apr-24 at Kandla, thereby surpassing the previous best handling of 251547 MTs handled during Jul-23.
3. DPA created a new monthly handling record in Total imports, when it handled 9359391 MTS in May-24 at Kandla, thereby surpassing the previous best handling of 9207952 MTs handled during Mar-24.
4. DPA created a new monthly handling record in Liquid Chemicals (imports & exports combined), when it handled 585580 MTs in May-24 at Kandla, thereby surpassing the previous best handling of 553191 MTs handled during Sept-2012.
5. DPA created a new monthly handling record in Edible oil(exports), when it handled 79253 MTs in Apr-24 at Kandla, thereby surpassing the previous best handling of 48237 MTs handled during Nov-23
6. DPA created a new monthly handling record in the Other Dry cargo category(exports) consisting of cargoes such as Sugar, Oil extractions, salt, silica sand, RoRo traffic, containers (exports) & other miscellaneous cargoes (exports), when it handled 2595464 MTs in Jun24 at Kandla, thereby surpassing the previous best handling of 2401873 MTs handled during in Feb-23.
7. DPA created a new monthly handling record in Salt(exports), when it handled 1663618 MTs in Jun-24 at Kandla, thereby surpassing the previous best handling of 1284545 MTs handled in Jan-24.

Salient Features: –

1. Handling of RoRo cargo officially started (at Gogha / Hazira) during fy 2024-25, after a gap of 86 months. RoRo cargo was last handled at Kandla between 2016 & 2017.

2. In terms of handling ships with a parcel size of 50000 MTs and above, DPA created a new record by handling 507 cargo ships in the first 6 months of FY 2024-25 (up to Sept-24) erasing the previous handling record of 459 ships in first 6 months of FY 2022-23.

3. In terms of handling ships with a parcel size of 100000 MTs and above, DPA created a new record by handling 171 cargo ships in the first 6 months of FY 2024-25 (up to Sept24) erasing the previous handling record of 157 ships in first 6 months of FY 2021-22.

4. DPA rewrote its history, by registering record fastest times as compared to any of the fiscal years till date, while handling 50 MMT of cargo on 7.8.2024 (11 days before as compared to last fiscal year), 60 MMT on 3.9.2024 (13 days before as compared to last fiscal) & 70 MMT on 28.9.2024 (16 days before as compared to last fiscal).

5. DPA created a new record in terms of handling a maximum number of salt vessels by handling 156 cargo vessels in the first 6 months of the current fiscal i.e. FY 2024-25 (to Sept-24), thereby surpassing the previous best of 89 vessels handled in FY 2022-23 (upto Sept-22).

Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman DPA, extends his sincere appreciation to all port users, stakeholders, trade unions, officials, employees and workers for their steadfast commitment and cooperation over the past six months. Their continuous support and dedication have played a pivotal role in the successful journey of the Deendayal Port Authority. He also congratulated Shri B. Ratna Sekhar, Traffic Manager of DPA, and his entire team for their outstanding performance and tireless efforts. Their strategic planning, efficient execution, and unwavering dedication have been instrumental in achieving consistent growth and operational success, setting new benchmarks in cargo handling and overall port efficiency.