TheVisakhapatnamPort Authority (VPA) created HISTORY in cargo handling in the financial year of 2022-23 by handling 73.73 million tonnes.
This is the highest-ever cargo handling by the VPA since its inception surpassing the previous highest 72.72 MT in the financial year of 2019-20. It may be recalled that the Vizag port had handled 69.03 MT cargo in 2021-22 and now with a Growth of above 7%, it has achieved 73.73 MT
He said the increase in the volume of cargo such as Steam Coal (67% compared to the previous year) 117.10 lakh tonnes, POL and Crude Oil (13%) 161.25 lakh tonnes, cooking coal (11%) 49.01 lakh, and Fertilizers and raw (6%) 28.17 lakh tonnes. The Vizag Port would get Rs. 1700 crore through cargo handling.