**Executive Summary**
The Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) held the "MPA Stakeholder Award Ceremony 2026" on May 22, 2026, in Panaji, Goa, to recognize contributions to the port's performance during the 2025–26 financial year. The port achieved a 16% cargo growth rate, the highest among India’s Major Ports, handling 21.01 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT). The event highlighted record financial performance, operational efficiency gains, and the completion of several major infrastructure and modernization projects.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Performance and Operational Efficiency**
* **Record Growth:** Achieved 16% cargo growth, the highest among all Major Ports in India for FY 2025–26.
* **Volume:** Handled 21.01 MMT of cargo, representing a five-year high for the port.
* **Segment Growth:** Dry Bulk cargo grew by 16.73%, Miscellaneous Cargo by 34.56%, and Finished Fertilizers by 20.92%.
* **Efficiency Metrics:** Average Turnaround Time improved by 5% (66.25 hours), and Average Ship Berthday Output increased by 26% to 20,289 MT.
* **Rail Logistics:** Recorded significant growth in the number of railway rakes handled.
**Financial Highlights**
* **Income:** Reported a total Operating Income of ₹593 crore during the financial year.
* **Surplus:** Operating Surplus increased by 18.6%, rising from ₹240.77 crore in FY 2024–25 to ₹285.52 crore in FY 2025–26.
**Infrastructure and Modernization**
* **Sustainability:** Commissioned a 3 MWp Solar Power Plant and installed a recycled water pipeline.
* **Logistics and Tech:** Implemented RFID Gate Automation and modified Railway Lines No. 8 and 8A.
* **Berth Upgrades:** Installed a new firefighting system at Berth No. 8 and constructed a covered shed at Berths 5 and 6 via Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
* **Operations:** Transitioned Operations and Maintenance of Berths 10 and 11 to a PPP mode.
**Impact Analysis**
**Exporters and Importers**
**Impact**
They benefit from significantly improved operational speeds, including a 26% increase in ship berthday output and reduced turnaround times, leading to more efficient trade cycles.
**Action Required**
Utilize the newly implemented infrastructure, such as the covered sheds and RFID automated gates, to streamline cargo movement.
**Logistics and Railway Operators**
**Impact**
The modification of railway lines and increased rake handling capacity directly enhance the efficiency of inland cargo distribution.
**Action Required**
Align logistical schedules with the updated rail infrastructure and automated gate systems to maximize throughput.
**Port Stakeholders and Service Providers**
**Impact**
Recognized for their "exceptional contribution" to the port's ecosystem, fostering a collaborative environment for sustainable maritime development.
**Action Required**
Maintain the collaborative efforts and efficiency standards established during FY 2025–26 to support the port's future growth plans and modernization initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
Mormugao Port Authority (MPA): The primary entity that achieved record cargo growth among India's major ports and organized the stakeholder recognition ceremony.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: The supervising central ministry responsible for the oversight of the Mormugao Port Authority's operations and performance.
MPA Excellence Awards 2026: A program established to recognize and honor stakeholders for their contributions to the port's growth, operational efficiency, and ecosystem support.
Goa: The central location of the Mormugao Port and the venue for the stakeholder award ceremony.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Mormugao Port Authority Honours Stakeholders;
Achieves Highest Cargo Growth Among India’s
Major Ports
MPA Excellence Awards 2026 Ceremony Concludes with
Great Enthusiasm
Posted On: 22 MAY 2026 8:59PM by PIB Mumbai
Goa, 22 May 2026
Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) organised the “MPA Stakeholder Award Ceremony 2026” at
Panaji, Goa, on May 22, 2026, to recognise and honour the stakeholders whose contribution
played a key role in the port’s outstanding performance during the Financial Year 2025–26.
Smt Bela Meena, Divisional Railway Manager, South Western Railway, Hubbali, who graced the
occasion as Chief Guest, appreciated the collective efforts of the port community in
strengthening Goa’s maritime trade and economic growth. The guest of honour, Shri Bipin
Kumar Upadhyay, Commissioner of Customs, Goa, congratulated MPA and its stakeholders for
achieving the highest growth among India’s Major Ports and emphasised the importance of
collaboration, efficiency and sustainable development in strengthening the maritime sector.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. N. Vinodkumar, Chairperson, MPA, highlighted the remarkable
achievements of Mormugao Port during the FY 2025–26. The Port recorded a cargo growth rate
of 16 per cent the highest among all Major Ports in India while handling 21.01 Million Metric
Tonnes (MMT) of cargo, the highest handled by the Port in the last five years.One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of “Awards of Excellence” to
stakeholders across various categories in recognition of their exceptional contribution towards
cargo growth, operational efficiency and support to the port ecosystem.
A detailed presentation on the Port’s achievements, modernization initiatives, operational
improvements and future growth plans was delivered by Shri Vinayaka Rao.
During FY 2025–26, Mormugao Port registered strong growth across multiple cargo segments.
Dry Bulk cargo recorded a growth of 16.73 per cent, Other Miscellaneous Cargo increased by
34.56 per cent, while Finished Fertilizers grew by 20.92 per cent. Iron Ore including Pellets and
Liquid Cargo also registered steady growth.
The Port also recorded notable operational efficiency improvements. Average Turnaround Time
reduced by 5 per cent from 69.68 hours to 66.25 hours, while Average Ship Berthday Output
increased by 26 per cent from 16,081 MT to 20,289 MT. The number of railway rakes handled
also registered significant growth.
Parallel to its operational success, the Port achieved its strongest financial performance in the
last five years, recording an Operating Income of ₹593 crore during FY 2025–26. The Operating
Surplus increased by 18.6 per cent from ₹240.77 crore in FY 2024–25 to ₹285.52 crore in FY
2025–26.Several major infrastructure projects were completed during the financial year, including the
commissioning of a 3 MWp Solar Power Plant, modification of Railway Lines No. 8 and 8A,
installation of a new firefighting system at Berth No. 8, laying of a recycled water pipeline,
construction of a covered shed at Berths 5 and 6 through PPP mode, Operations and
Maintenance of Berths 10 and 11 under PPP mode, and implementation of RFID Gate
Automation.
The ceremony witnessed the participation of senior government officials, trade representatives,
shipping stakeholders, exporters, importers, logistics operators and members of the maritime
fraternity.
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