Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Paradip Port sets new January cargo record
Paradip Port in India has set a new record by handling 14.44 million metric tonnes of cargo in January.
This is the highest amount ever for the port in a single January.
The port did better than its previous record of 14.32 million metric tonnes from January 2024.
The port's chairman said this success is because of the hard work of everyone involved, including the workers and the leadership of the Union Minister.
The port is focusing on getting better and supporting India's trade and economy.
Paradip Port handled 14.44 million metric tonnes of cargo in January, setting a new record.
This surpasses the previous January record of 14.32 million metric tonnes set in 2024.
The achievement is attributed to infrastructure improvements, streamlined processes, and better coordination.
Chairman P L Haranadh credited the success to the leadership of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and the efforts of all stakeholders.
The port remains committed to modernization and supporting India's growing trade.
- Who
- Paradip Port Authority (PPA)
- What
- Set a new record for cargo handled in January
- When
- January 2024
- Where
- Paradip Port, India
- Why
- Due to sustained infrastructure augmentation, streamlined processes, and improved coordination
- Cargo Handled
- 14.44 million metric tonnes
- Previous Record
- 14.32 million metric tonnes (January 2024)
- Port Authority
- Paradip Port Authority (PPA)
- Ministry
- Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Chairman
- P L Haranadh
- Union Minister
- Sarbananda Sonowal
- Key Factors
- Infrastructure augmentation, streamlined processes, improved coordination
- Focus Areas
- Modernisation, capacity enhancement, operational excellence