The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has handled 50,007,081 tonnes of cargo in just 196 days during the 2026–27 financial year, reaching the milestone on October 13, 2026. This achievement came 17 days earlier than in 2025–26, when the port crossed the 50-million-tonne mark in 213 days. In 2024–25, it took 224 days to reach the same level.

 

The port’s cargo-handling progress during the first half of the financial year included crossing 10 million tonnes on May 11 and 25 million tonnes on July 3. The port also handled 45 million tonnes by October 7, highlighting the pace of cargo movement during the period.

 

The VPA has set a target of 100 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2026–27, following its record annual throughput of 91.17 million tonnes in 2025–26. Port officials credited the achievement to the efforts of the traffic department and operational workforce, along with improvements in cargo-handling operations.