Paradip Port Secures Top Honours at Sagar Aankalan Awards, Emerges as India’s Leading Dry Bulk Cargo Port
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Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has achieved a major national distinction by securing top rankings at the prestigious Sagar Aankalan Awards, organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
The achievement reaffirms Paradip Port’s position as one of India’s best-performing ports and highlights its excellence in cargo handling, operational efficiency, and logistics performance.
The awards were presented during a special ceremony held in Mumbai, where P. L. Haranadh, IRTS, Chairman, Paradip Port Authority, received the prestigious Sagar Aankalan Awards from the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal.
The ceremony brought together senior dignitaries from the maritime sector. The recognition reflects Paradip Port Authority’s outstanding performance in cargo handling, operational efficiency, and logistics excellence, reinforcing its position among India’s leading ports.
Under the Sagar Aankalan Certificate for Logistics Port Performance, issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Paradip Port Authority secured 1st Rank in recognition of its outstanding overall performance in handling Dry Bulk Cargo in the category of ports handling greater than or equal to 5 Million Tonnes of cargo. This distinction underscores Paradip Port’s leadership in bulk cargo operations and its vital contribution to India’s industrial and energy supply chains.
Adding to this achievement, Paradip Port Authority also secured 3rd Rank under the Sagar Aankalan Certificate for Logistics Port Performance for its outstanding overall performance in handling Container Cargo in the category of ports handling less than 0.5 Million TEUs. The recognition reflects the port’s growing capabilities in container operations and its commitment to delivering efficient and reliable services across diverse cargo segments.
During the event, Union Minister launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI), a comprehensive national benchmarking framework developed under the Sagar Aankalan initiative to assess and improve the competitiveness, efficiency, and service standards of Indian ports.
The awards recognize ports that demonstrate excellence in operational efficiency, cargo handling performance, infrastructure utilization, turnaround time, logistics facilitation, and customer service. Paradip Port’s strong performance in both dry bulk and container cargo categories reflects its sustained focus on modernization, digital transformation, and operational excellence.
Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal emphasized that the Logistics Port Performance Index would encourage greater transparency, efficiency, and global competitiveness across Indian ports, supporting the vision of making India a leading maritime nation.
Expressing his happiness over the achievement, Haranadh said: “These recognitions are a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire Paradip Port family, including employees, stakeholders, port users, and trade partners. Securing the 1st Rank in Dry Bulk Cargo performance and the 3rd Rank in Container Cargo performance under the Sagar Aankalan framework reflects our unwavering commitment to operational excellence, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. We remain committed to strengthening India’s maritime sector and supporting the nation’s economic growth.”
The latest recognition further strengthens Paradip Port Authority’s reputation as a high-performing maritime gateway and a key driver of India’s trade, logistics, and economic development.
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