Paradip Port Authority (PPA) hosted a high-level delegation from East Coast Railway (ECoR), Khurda Road Division, Bhubaneswar, for an operational review visit aimed at assessing ground-level preparedness and addressing operational challenges across all terminals of the port.
The delegation comprised Mr. K.V.S.R.K. Kishore, Chief Freight Transportation Manager (CFTM), East Coast Railway, and Mrs. Preeti Rana, Senior Divisional Operations Manager (Sr. DOM), East Coast Railway, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar.
The review was attended by Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, Paradip Port Authority; Shri T. Venu Gopal, Deputy Chairperson, Paradip Port Authority; and Heads of Departments (HODs) of the port.
During the visit, the delegation assessed operational preparedness at various terminals, reviewed existing issues and discussed challenges affecting port and rail operations. The discussions also focused on strengthening coordination between Paradip Port Authority and East Coast Railway to facilitate smoother cargo movement and improve the efficiency of rail-linked logistics operations.
The visit underscores the importance of close coordination between port and railway authorities in addressing operational bottlenecks, improving terminal performance and enhancing the overall efficiency of cargo handling and transportation at Paradip Port.