Chidambaranar Port Crosses 30 MMT Cargo Handling Milestone, Fastest Attainment So far

Tuticorin:

Port Wings News Network:

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin, on 15 December announced that the port has registered a landmark achievement — handling of 30 Million Metric Tonnes of cargo in the current financial year.

According to port officials, this milestone was reached on 14 December, seven days ahead of last year’s record, marking the fastest attainment to date. Steady progress was evidenced by 10 MMT on 26 June and 20 MMT on 21 September.

This is a significant achievement, considering the fact that the Port lost around 2.4 million tonnes of coal cargo this year due to a fire accident at TTPS power plant and reduction in capacity at the NTPL power plant towards the beginning of the current year.

During the current financial year up to 14 December 2025, the Port has handled 5,98,445 TEUs of containers, registering a growth of 8.57% over the 5,51,186 TEUs handled during the corresponding period of the previous financial year.

The major commodities that have contributed to this achievement include Limestone, Salt, Rock Phosphate, Sulphuric Acid, Edible oil, Liquid Ammonia and construction materials.

Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, stated that the expanding industrial base is expected to generate higher cargo volumes, further enhancing the Port’s traffic and trade prospects. He congratulated all stakeholders and trade partners for their continued support and valuable contributions toward this significant achievement.

TIMBER LOGS CARGO REGISTERS ROBUST YEAR-ON-YEAR GROWTH

Timber logs cargo registers robust Year-on-Year growth at Chidambaranar Port. During the period April–November 2025, timber logs traffic at the Port recorded an impressive 176.02% Year-on-Year growth compared to the corresponding period of April–November 2024.

SIGNIFICANT SURGE IN PULSES CARGO TRAFFIC

V.O. Chidambaranar Port has recorded a significant surge in pulses cargo traffic, achieving an impressive 110% year-on-year (YoY) growth during April–November 2025, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL HANDLING

There has been a significant growth in construction material handling at V.O. Chidambaranar Port. The port has recorded a whopping 141.93% year-on-year increase (Apr–Nov 2025 vs Apr–Nov 2024).

RECORD DISCHARGE OF 38,319 MT OF BULK COAL IN 24 HRS

V.O. Chidambaranar Port has achieved a remarkable milestone by discharging 38,319 MT of bulk coal at NCB-II Berth from MV DANAE I within just 24 hours.

This achievement was made possible through the deployment of two Harbour Mobile Cranes (HMCs) at NCB-II, along with the efficient utilisation of the newly created additional backup space—significantly enhancing cargo handling productivity and vessel turnaround time.

Vijay Trading Company, serving as the Stevedore and playing a key role in driving this increased cargo performance, and Ocean Masters Shipping Pvt. Ltd., as the Vessel Agents, contributed effectively to the smooth and timely operations. VOC Port continues to strengthen operational excellence and deliver seamless support to the trade community.

CHAIRPERSON MEETS INDIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

During the week, Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin, held a brief meeting with D.R. Kodeeswaran, President, Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Tuticorin, and K. PonVenkatesh, Secretary.

The meeting included a brief discussion on forthcoming industry-related engagements and areas of shared interest between the Port Authority and the trade fraternity. VOC Port Authority remains committed to sustained stakeholder interaction to further strengthen the region’s maritime and economic activities.