Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, was named 'Best Port of the Year (Non-Containerised)' at the India Maritime Award 2026 for operational excellence, just days after setting a new national record for single-day cargo handling of 7,83,816 metric tonnes.
Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla has been honoured with the India Maritime Award 2026 in the Best Port of the Year (Non-Containerised) category, recognising its performance and operational excellence. The award was received by Ratna Sekhar Rao, Traffic Manager, Deendayal Port Authority, at a ceremony organised by Daily Shipping Times in Mumbai.
DPA Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, dedicated the recognition to the port's stakeholders, port users, trade unions, officials, employees, Shramiks and every member of the DPA family, saying their collective efforts have continued to drive the port's success.
New National Records Set
The award comes days after Deendayal Port Authority created a new national record by handling 7,83,816 metric tonnes of cargo in a single day, surpassing its previous record of 7,78,570 metric tonnes achieved on June 17. The Offshore Oil Terminal at Vadinar also established a new 24-hour benchmark by handling 5,09,101 metric tonnes of liquid cargo, exceeding its earlier record.
The port had described the achievement as a reflection of coordinated efforts by stakeholders across the logistics and maritime value chain.
Recognition for Sustained Performance
According to DPA, the latest award recognises the port's sustained operational performance and contribution to the country's maritime sector. The authority has consistently credited its achievements to the coordinated efforts of exporters, importers, shipping lines, vessel agents, terminal operators, Customs House Agents, truck drivers, trade associations and employees working across the port ecosystem.
The recognition adds to Deendayal Port Authority's recent operational milestones and underscores its continued focus on improving cargo handling efficiency and service delivery at one of the country's key non-containerised ports. (ANI)
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