Senior railway officials visit Paradip Port to assess ground-level operational preparedness, review terminal-specific challenges and enhance coordination for seamless cargo movement
PARADIP: Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and East Coast Railway (ECoR) have undertaken a joint review of operational preparedness and existing challenges across the port’s terminals, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening rail-port coordination and improving cargo handling efficiency.
A delegation from East Coast Railway, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, visited Paradip Port to assess ground-level operational arrangements and review issues affecting operations across its various terminals.
The delegation comprised Mr. K.V.S.R.K. Kishore, Chief Freight Transportation Manager (CFTM), East Coast Railway, and Mrs. Preeti Rana, Senior Divisional Operations Manager (Sr. DOM), East Coast Railway.
During the visit, Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, Paradip Port Authority; Shri T. Venu Gopal, Deputy Chairperson, Paradip Port Authority; and Heads of Departments (HODs) participated in the review and discussions.
The deliberations focused on evaluating operational preparedness at the terminal level, identifying existing challenges and examining issues requiring coordinated attention from the port and railway authorities. The discussions also provided an opportunity to assess operational requirements and strengthen the coordination mechanisms necessary for efficient movement of cargo through the port.
Strengthening Rail-Port Coordination
Rail connectivity plays a critical role in the movement of bulk and other cargo handled at Paradip Port, linking the port with industrial centres, hinterland markets and key consumption destinations. Effective coordination between the port authority and railway administration is therefore essential for ensuring efficient cargo evacuation, optimising terminal operations and improving the overall logistics chain.
The joint review reflects the importance of regular institutional engagement between Paradip Port Authority and East Coast Railway in addressing operational issues and facilitating smoother cargo movement.
Through coordinated efforts, both organisations are looking to enhance operational efficiency, improve infrastructure utilisation and strengthen the reliability of logistics services for port users and trade stakeholders.
The visit underscores Paradip Port Authority’s continued focus on operational excellence and collaborative engagement with railway authorities to support growing cargo requirements and strengthen India’s port-led economic development.
