Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Paradip Port Achieves Record 100 MMT Cargo
Paradip Port in India has set a new record by handling 100 million metric tonnes of cargo in just 241 days, which is the fastest ever for the port.
This is the ninth year in a row that the port has achieved this milestone.
The port is growing quickly and handles many types of cargo like coal, containers, and petroleum products.
The chairman of the port thanked the minister and all the workers for their hard work.
The port is expected to have its best year ever in terms of cargo handled.
Paradip Port Authority (PPA) achieved 100 MMT cargo throughput in 241 days, setting a new national record.
This milestone was reached 12 days earlier than the previous year, reflecting a 4.78% year-on-year growth.
Key cargo types showing significant growth include coal, container cargo, gypsum and flux, petroleum products, and steel.
PPA Chairman P.L. Haranadh credited the port's success to enhanced operational efficiency, technology upgrades, and strong stakeholder collaboration.
The port is expected to close the fiscal year with its highest-ever annual throughput.
- Who
- Paradip Port Authority (PPA)
- What
- Achieved 100 MMT cargo throughput in 241 days
- When
- November 27, 2023
- Where
- Paradip, India
- Why
- Due to enhanced operational efficiency, technology upgrades, and strong stakeholder collaboration
- Port
- Paradip Port Authority (PPA)
- Milestone
- 100 million metric tonnes (MMT) cargo throughput
- Date Achieved
- November 27, 2023
- Days Taken
- 241 days
- Year-on-Year Growth
- 4.78%
- Key Cargo Types
- Coal, Container Cargo, Gypsum and Flux, Petroleum Products, Steel
- Chairman
- P.L. Haranadh
- Minister
- Sarbananda Sonowal