The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has broken yet another record by handling the most cargo in a single day, breaking all prior records. On a single day, the port handled 3,73,544 lakh tonnes of goods, according to records. Since its beginnings, the Visakhapatnam Port has handled the most freight traffic.
Both the inner and outer harbours contributed to the new record for bulk cargo handled. In December 2021, the VPA achieved a new record of 3,70,029 MT. In 2019, the greatest record was 3,47,722 MT, which was achieved with the help of 19 vessels. Officials from the government complimented the port’s efforts as it continues to grow in its ability to handle more traffic. The Visakhapatnam Port Chairman K. Rama Mohana Rao appreciated the efforts of the traffic department and also encouraged the team to keep up the hard work. He advised the personnel to further focus on the continuous growth of the port. The chairman added a special mention of the Traffic Manager for his efforts towards this achievement.
