Paradip Port has recorded a significant improvement in rail cargo-handling efficiency, with the average number of rakes handled per day rising sharply during the first five months of FY 2026–27.
For thermal coal and iron ore/pellet cargo, Paradip Port handled an average 43.15 rakes per day up to August in FY 2026–27, compared with 37.58 rakes per day during the corresponding period of FY 2025–26.
The performance represents a 14.82% year-on-year increase in daily rake handling, pointing to faster unloading and improved rail-linked cargo evacuation at the port.
The higher throughput underscores Paradip Port Authority’s continuing focus on streamlining rake operations, reducing cargo-handling time and improving the efficiency of bulk cargo movement through its rail network.
The gains are particularly significant for coal and mineral cargo, where faster rake turnaround can support smoother hinterland evacuation and strengthen the port’s overall logistics efficiency.