**Executive Summary**
The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) in Odisha has achieved its fastest ever 100 MMT cargo throughput in a fiscal year, marking the 9th consecutive year the port has surpassed this milestone since its inception on November 27th. The port reached 100.15 MMT 12 days earlier than the last fiscal year. The 100 MMT mark was achieved on December 9th, 2024, in FY 2024-25.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Overall Performance:**
* PPA achieved its fastest 100 MMT cargo throughput in a fiscal year.
* The port recorded 100.15 MMT, a 4.78% year-on-year growth.
* The current fiscal year achieved the milestone 12 days earlier than the previous year.
* **Cargo Growth:**
* Coal cargo constitutes about 45% of the total cargo volume, with a 3.76% growth.
* Containerised cargo volume grew by 32%.
* Gypsum & Flux volume surged by 24%.
* Steel cargo increased by 35%.
* POL cargo grew by 31%.
* **Strategic Direction:**
* PPA aims to target an all-time high in the current fiscal year, focusing on efficiency and growth.
**Impact Analysis**
**PPA Officers/Employees, User Industries, Stevedores, Steamer Agents, Trade Unions, PPP Operators**
* **Impact:** Acknowledgment of their contribution to the port's accomplishment.
* **Action Required:** Continued effort in supporting the port's operations.
**Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (GoI), Govt. of Odisha, Indian Railways, Customs, Other Departments**
* **Impact:** Appreciation for their continued support.
* **Action Required:** Sustained support for PPA's operations and growth.
Key Entities Referenced
Paradip Port Authority (PPA): Key entity achieving the fastest ever 100 MMT cargo throughput in a Fiscal.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: The government body overseeing the Paradip Port Authority.
Odisha: The state where Paradip Port is located.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Paradip Port Authority (PPA) achieves the fastest
ever 100 MMT cargo throughput in a Fiscal
प्रव तथ: 28 NOV 2025 6:47PM by PIB Delhi
Paradip Port of Odisha created history by achieving the fastest ever 100 MMT cargo throughput in a
Fiscal since its inception on 27th November. This is the 9th consecutive year the port has crossed the 100
MMT mark and clocked 100.15 MMT and thus by exhibited a growth of 4.78 % on Y-o-Y basis and it has
done so 12 days earlier than last fiscal. Notably, in FY 2024-25, the coveted mark of 100 MMT was
achieved on 9th December 2024. The record was achieved in 241 days in current fiscal against 253 days in
last financial year.
Despite market challenges, the port continues to set new benchmarks. Faster operations, system
improvements and consistent support from stakeholders have helped PPA stay ahead. Growth in coastal
thermal coal, container cargo, Gypsum & Flux, POL and Steel cargo has strengthened PPA’s position as a
leading coastal shipping hub. Coal cargo handling constitutes around 45% of total cargo volume at the
Port and it has shown 3.76% growth against the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. Similarly,
containerised cargo volume has grown by 32%, Gypsum & Flux volume has surged by 24%, Steel cargo
by 35% and POL has grown by 31% on Y-o-Y basis in the current fiscal. Thus Paradip port is emerging as
a coastal shipping hub of the country.
For the above feat, Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA while interacting with local media has expressed
his gratitude to Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Ji, Hon’ble Minister of Port Shipping and waterways, under
whose inspiration, dynamic leadership and guidance, PPA could achieve the incredible success. He
congratulated all Officers/Employees, the user industries, Stevedores, Steamer Agents, Trade Unions, PPP
Operators for such amazing accomplishment in the ability of the Port to serve them. Chairman, PPA also
appreciated the support of Govt. authorities like Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (GoI), Govt. of
Odisha, Indian Railways, Customs and other deptts for their continued support. Shri T. Venu Gopal,
Dy.Chairman, Shri A.K.Bose, Advisor, Traffic and Shri G.Edison, Traffic Manager, PPA was also present
on the occasion.
With a clear focus on efficiency and growth, PPA is on track to target an all-time high in this fiscal.***
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