India News | DPA Kandla Crosses 50 MMT Cargo Mark 19 Days Ahead of Previous Year; Fastest Among Major Indian Ports
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, has once again scripted history by becoming the fastest among all Major Port Authorities in India to cross the 50 Million Metric Tons (MMT) cargo handling mark during the current financial year 2026-27.
Kutch (Gujarat) [India], July 16 (ANI): Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, has once again scripted history by becoming the fastest among all Major Port Authorities in India to cross the 50 Million Metric Tons (MMT) cargo handling mark during the current financial year 2026-27.
According to an official press note, on July 16, 2026, DPA achieved the prestigious milestone of crossing the 50 MMT cargo handling mark, accomplishing this feat 19 days ahead of the corresponding period of the previous financial year. Notably, during FY 2025-26, the Port crossed the 50 MMT mark on August 3, 2025.
This remarkable achievement reflects the sustained growth trajectory of the Port, driven by enhanced operational efficiency, world-class infrastructure, seamless logistics and stakeholder collaboration.
The milestone further reinforces DPA's position as India's No. 1 Major Port and highlights its continued contribution towards strengthening the maritime trade and logistics ecosystem.
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On this occasion, Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, DPA, congratulated all stakeholders, port users, exporters, importers, shipping lines, vessel agents, stevedores, Customs House Agents, terminal operators, trade associations, truck drivers, DPA officials, employees, Shramiks, and every member of the Port fraternity whose dedicated efforts and unwavering support have made this landmark achievement possible, a release added. (ANI)
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