Cochin Port Celebrates 80th Independence Day

Kochi:

Port Wings News Network:

Cochin Port Authority celebrated the 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026 with patriotic fervour at the lawns of the Administrative Building of Cochin Port Authority.

Dr. M. Angamuthu, IAS, Chairperson, Cochin Port Authority, hoisted the National Flag and received the Guard of Honour presented by the CISF contingent.

Addressing the gathering, Chairperson stated that Cochin Port, with nearly 98 years of service, has continued to grow and achieve new milestones.

HIGHEST-EVER CARGO VOLUME

The Chairperson complimented the entire Cochin Port family for achieving the highest-ever cargo volume of 38.06 MMT and crossing the ₹1,000 crore mark in financial turnover, describing the achievement as a true collective effort and appreciating the hard work and contribution of all employees and stakeholders.

Looking ahead, the Port has set an ambitious target of crossing 40 MMT of cargo this year and reaching 50 MMT or more within the next four to five years, along with a financial benchmark of ₹1,500–₹2,000 crore.

The development of Cochin Port will be pursued in harmony with the aspirations of the people of Kochi, ensuring that the Port, the city and the State grow and benefit together.

Satish Honnakkatte, Deputy Chairperson; T. Prabhu, IOFS, Chief Vigilance Officer; Joydeep Gosh Dasthidar, Secretary, B. Bhagyanath, Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer; Capt. T. Muthu Kumar, Deputy Conservator; Capt. Himanshu Shekhar, Traffic Manager; Col. Jassar S.M., Chief Engineer; Dr. Jayalekshmi R. Kurup, Chief Medical Officer (i/c); P. Muniaswamy, Chief Mechanical Engineer (i/c); Siddharth Paul, Deputy Commandant, CISF, CoPA Unit; senior officers , employees of Cochin Port Authority; CISF personnel and their family members attended the celebration.

The programme also featured vibrant cultural performances by the family members of Cochin Port Authority employees and CISF personnel adding to the spirit of the Independence Day celebrations. The Chairperson and other dignitaries distributed prizes to the children who participated in the cultural programmes.