Archive · 8 Dec 2025
VPA Achieves Fastest 60 MMT Cargo Throughput
The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has set a new record by handling 60 million metric tons (MMT) of cargo in just 249 days during the financial year 2025–26.
This is much faster than the previous years, where it took 273 days in 2024–25 and 275 days in 2023–24.
The port's success is due to its focus on improving operations, using better infrastructure, and working closely with trade partners.
The chairperson of VPA, M Angamuthu, praised the team and stakeholders for this achievement.
The port aims to handle 90 MMT of cargo annually and continues to improve through digitalization and green initiatives.
VPA handled 60 MMT of cargo in 249 days during FY 2025–26, setting a new record.
Previous years saw 60 MMT handled in 273 days (FY 2024–25) and 275 days (FY 2023–24).
The achievement is attributed to strategic initiatives and improved operational efficiency.
VPA aims to reach an annual target of 90 MMT for the current financial year.
The port continues to focus on infrastructure development, digitalization, and green initiatives.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA)
- What
- Achieved fastest 60 MMT cargo throughput in 249 days
- When
- Financial Year 2025–26
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- Strategic initiatives focusing on alternative cargoes, enhanced infrastructure, process optimization, and seamless coordination with trade partners
- Port
- Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA)
- Cargo Throughput
- 60 MMT
- Time Taken
- 249 days (FY 2025–26)
- Previous Year Time
- 273 days (FY 2024–25)
- Annual Target
- 90 MMT (FY 2025–26)
- Key Initiatives
- Alternative cargoes, infrastructure enhancement, process optimization, digitalization, green port initiatives
- Chairperson
- M Angamuthu