Odisha’s Paradip port clocks fastest-ever 75 MMT cargo throughput among major ports in India
The port has exhibited 5.03% growth in cargo volume compared to the previous fiscal year as of 26 September 2025.
The port has exhibited 5.03% growth in cargo volume compared to the previous fiscal year as of 26 September 2025.
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port has recorded a 16 per cent growth in cargo handling during April to August months of the current fiscal.
The Airport Authority of India (AAI) at Chennai Airport has issued a statement to clarify reports about a supposed major fire involving a cargo aircraft during landing.
Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP) handled an impressive 17.186 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in Q1 of the financial year 2025-26 in April to June marking a 21.21 growth compared to the 14.2 MMT handled in the corresponding period last year.
India’s major ports registered an impressive annual growth rate of 4.3 per cent in cargo handling, increasing from 819 million tonnes in 2023-24 to 855 million tonnes in FY 2024-25.
The CISF will now provide additional security coverage for cargo operations and the In-line Hold Baggage Screening System (ILHBSS).
The Centre has found six national waterways projects feasible for cargo and passenger movement besides promotion of cruise tourism.
The cargo handled at Major Ports has increased from 581.34 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 819.23 million tonnes in FY 2023-24, a CAGR of 3.5 % which is comparable to global standards.
The Centre, in coordination with the Goa government, is developing the state as a major cargo and cruise destination.
Rathendra Raman, chairperson, SMP, Kolkata attributed this unprecedented throughput to a series of strategic initiatives implemented by the port to enhance productivity, safety measures, business development, and overall capacity utilization.
