VPA achieves twin records in discharge of steam coal

VISAKHAPATNAM : Vizag General Cargo Berth (VGCB), a part of Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), has set a remarkable milestone by achieving twin records in the discharge of Steam Coal. A record-breaking 1,06,190 MT of Steam Coal was discharged in the first 24 hours from MV GINA OLDENDORFF, a cape-size vessel discharged Steam Coal of 1,64,960 MT, said T. Venu Gopal, Secretary, VPA, in a release here on Thursday.

The operation was completed in just 53.5 hours, achieving the fastest-ever discharge rate of 74,001 MT per day at VGCB. The achievement was performed from 1400 hours of April 14 to 2100 hours of April 16, 2025.

The Importers of the Vessel are M/s. JSW & BHUSHAN and the Steamer Agents are M/s. GPR Maritime Agencies. Dr. M. Angamuthu, Chairperson, VPA, commended the Traffic Manager and his team and also congratulated VGCB for their exceptional performance, and efficient cargo handling capabilities.