India’s largest bauxite shipment managed by VGCB at Vizag terminal

Vizag General Cargo Berth Private Limited (VGCB), a port terminal in Visakhapatnam under Vedanta Aluminium, has handled one of the largest bauxite vessels to arrive in India. MV Captain Leonidas, carrying 199,500 metric tonnes (MT) of bauxite cargo, was berthed at the facility, marking a record for its cargo handling capacity.

MV Captain Leonidas has a beam of 50 metres, a draft of 17.9 metres, and a deadweight tonnage (DWT) of 203,095 MT. The offloading of the cargo took five days, reflecting the terminal’s operational efficiency. The ability to manage such vessels is expected to improve turnaround times, reduce operational costs for shipping lines, and expand infrastructure capacity.

The MV Captain Leonidas, carrying 199,500 metric tonnes (MT) of bauxite cargo, was berthed at the facility, marking a record for its cargo handling capacity. The berthing of the vessel is expected to enhance the port’s operational capacity and strengthen Vizag’s position in the global bauxite trade. The terminal has previously handled large shipments, including MV Huahine, which delivered 199,900 MT of manganese ore last year.