Bhubaneswar, Aug 2 (Agency) The cargo throughput zoomed past the 50 MMT (Million Metric Tonnes) mark in the current fiscal in the Paradip Port Authority(PPA). The PPA has made an auspicious beginning to FY 24-25 and total cargo volume has reached 50.16 MMT (Million Metric Tonnes) within the first four months, which is the fastest ever in PPA history. In the current fiscal, the coveted mark was achieved 8 days in advance compared to last year and the Port has clocked an incremental growth of 5.16 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.
The Coal cargo which constitutes a major chunk of cargo volume has reached 23.11 MMT exhibiting a growth of 6.72 percent over the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. The Iron ore and pellets have also reached 9 MMT showing a growth of 20.74 percent and container cargo has grown by 85.07 percent over the same period.Commenting on the record achievement, PPA Chairman P.L. Haranadh said, “Team PPA, with utmost dedication and meticulous planning has made the enhanced target look easy. The way the team has contributed, Haranadh said he was confident that PPA will surpass the 150 MMT Cargo throughput mark in the current fiscal.