Gangavaram Port in Visakhapatnam, India creates National Record by discharging 125,380 tonnes of bauxite within 24 hours

Gangavaram Port in Visakhapatnam, India, the deepest and the most modern port in India, has reportedly discharged 125,380 tonnes of bauxite within 24 hours using the Mechanical Unloading System, the fastest bauxite discharge rate in the history of any port in India and possibly in the world.

The vessel M V. Berge Apo, carrying 165,598 tonnes of bauxite, was berthed at the port on account of M/S Vedanta Limited. So, the latter has expressed gratitude and appreciated the port management and staff who helped achieve the milestone.

Besides, the port has recorded another milestone by achieving the highest loading in difficult grade of Iron Ore Fines

Speaking on the occasion Gangavaram Port management said, “We are extremely delighted at this dual achievement by our team. The record discharge rate yet again reaffirms our superior port infrastructure and operational efficiency. Gangavaram Port offers substantial economic benefits to Indian importers in terms of reduced ocean freight, highly efficient operations, advanced material handling and evacuation system, vast storage areas for all types of cargo, extensive ancillary facilities, and faster turnaround time & delivery. We are extremely happy to see the trade derive benefits of modern deepwater infrastructure at Gangavaram Port.”

Earlier, Gangavaram Port accomplished many such operational milestones but today it redefined the economics of Cape Size Vessel Handling at Indian Ports. Over the last few years, the port handled numerous vessels with a broad spectrum of cargo including coking/non-coking coal, iron ore, fertilizers, agri-products, project cargo, industrial raw materials like alumina, bauxite, etc.