GUJARAT: Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, on Monday announced that it has surpassed its Financial Year 2025-26 cargo handling target of 158.60 million tonnes, marking a significant milestone in India's maritime trade landscape.
The port authority, one of the country's busiest major ports, said the achievement underscores a "mission accomplished" as it gears up to set a new record in annual cargo throughput.
On the X post, it posted, "Mission Accomplished DPA, Kandla crosses the FY 2025-26 cargo handling target of 158.60 Million Tons!!! All set to create a new record!!! DPA, Kandla, a User driven Port, powers India's maritime growth"
A few days ago, the Deendayal Port Authority Kandla conducted a Triple Banking Ship-to-Ship (STS) operation, which is the first-ever at a strong tidal port.
According to an update on 'X', a Capesize vessel discharged 1,17,000 tons to a transhipment vessel, followed by a tandem transfer of 77,000 tons onto a Panamax vessel.
"Kandla creates history at sea! A seamless, high-precision maritime operation, flawlessly handled !!! Kandla undertakes Triple Banking Ship-to-Ship (STS) Operation - First-ever at a strong tidal Port !! Capesize Vessel discharged 1,17,000 Tons to transshipper, with tandem transfer of 77,000 Tons onto a Panamax Vessel," the 'X' post said.