Visakhapatnam Port Authority achieves record cargo throughput milestone, handling 90.29 million metric tonnes in FY26, surpassing the previous year's 82.62 MMT. This represents a significant 9.3 percent increase in annual cargo volumes, demonstrating strong operational efficiency and capacity utilization at one of India's major ports. The achievement reflects robust demand across various cargo segments and improved port infrastructure performance. VPA leadership has set an ambitious target of exceeding 100 MMT cargo throughput during FY27, signaling confidence in sustained growth momentum. This milestone carries implications for India's logistics sector and overall trade competitiveness, as port efficiency directly impacts supply chain costs and export competitiveness. The port's performance improvement supports broader economic growth objectives and infrastructure development goals.
