Paradip Port sets new coal loading record at 1.40 lakh tonnes in a day

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

PARADIP, OCTOBER 11, 2026

Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has set a new benchmark in cargo handling, with its Mechanised Coal Handling Plant (MCHP) recording its highest-ever single-day coal loading of 1,40,022 metric tonnes across two vessels on October 10, marking a significant improvement in operational efficiency.

The record was achieved through loading operations on board M.V. APJ Indrani and M.V. Ripley Pinnacle, surpassing the previous best of 1,37,500 MT recorded on May 29, 2022, through M.V. Arethousa and M.V. ISL Star.

The latest performance represents an increase of 2,522 MT over the previous record, underlining the port's enhanced cargo-handling capabilities and improved operational coordination.

Paradip Port Authority Chairperson Susanta Kumar Purohit congratulated the workers, officers and personnel associated with MCHP for achieving the milestone, commending their dedication, teamwork and commitment to operational excellence.

The achievement reflects the collective efforts of the port workforce in improving productivity, optimising infrastructure utilisation and ensuring faster cargo movement, Purohit said.

The record also highlights the growing operational capabilities of Paradip Port, one of India's major maritime gateways on the eastern coast, as it continues to strengthen its role in the country's trade and logistics network.

Efficient handling of bulk cargo, particularly coal, remains crucial to supporting industrial supply chains and improving logistics performance. Higher loading rates can help enhance vessel turnaround efficiency, subject to overall operational and scheduling conditions.

Paradip Port Authority has been focusing on continuous improvements in cargo handling, infrastructure utilisation and operational performance as part of its broader push to strengthen the port's capacity and competitiveness.

The latest milestone marks another step in the port's efforts to emerge as a leading mega port and contribute to India's expanding maritime trade and logistics ecosystem.