Gangavaram Port sets record in discharge of non-coking coal

Gangavaram Port, a deep seaport on the east coast, today said it has created yet another historical milestone record by discharging 1,56,339 tonnes of non-coking coal from the vessel M V Cape Asia in 24 hours.
According to a statement from the port, the feat stands out as the "fastest" discharge rate in the history of any port in India and possibly in the world.
The vessel M V Cape Asia carrying 1,59,966 metric tonnes non-coking coal for Hindalco Industries called at Gangavaram Port on April 27 and the entire vessel discharge was completed within 27 hours, it said.
Raj Dandu, Managing Director, Gangavaram Port Limited, said this "record" discharge rate yet again reaffirms the superior port infrastructure and operational efficiency at the port.

"Gangavaram Port, in the past, has achieved numerous such operational milestones and has today redefined the port operational standards for the bulk cargo handling at Indian Ports," he said.
With 9 berths with up to 19.5 m water depths, GPL has handled more than 112 MMT of Cargo till March 2016,it added.