MANGALURU : New Mangalore Port Authority celebrated its Annual Awards Nite 2025-26 on 15th July 2026 at the Business Development Centre, Panambur, to recognise and honour the invaluable contribution of its port users, terminal operators, shipping agents, stevedores, importers, exporters and other stakeholders in achieving the Port’s highest-ever cargo handling of over 50 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) during the financial year 2025-26. This historic milestone assumes greater significance as it was achieved during the 50th Financial Year of the Port, marking a landmark accomplishment in its Golden Jubilee journey while setting the course towards an ambitious target of 53 MMT for the FY 2026-27.
The function was graced by Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairperson, New Mangalore Port Authority, Deendayal Port Authority and Indian Ports Association, as the Chief Guest. The programme was presided over by Smt. S. Shanthi, Deputy Chairperson, NMPA, while Shri Padmanabhachar. K, IoFS, CVO-NMPA attended as the Guest of Honour. The event was also attended by senior officials of NMPA, representatives of Customs, terminal operators, shipping lines, exporters, importers, trade bodies, stevedores, CHAs and other maritime stakeholders.
Welcoming the gathering, Shri Rajendra Kumar, Traffic Manager, NMPA, expressed gratitude to all stakeholders for their unwavering support, commitment and partnership, which have played a pivotal role in enabling the Port to achieve its highest-ever cargo traffic. He stated that the remarkable growth achieved by NMPA reflects the collective efforts of the Port community and reaffirmed the Port’s commitment to providing world-class infrastructure, efficient services and stakeholder-centric initiatives.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairperson, New Mangalore Port Authority, Deendayal Port Authority and Indian Ports Association, congratulated the entire Port community on achieving the historic milestone of handling 50 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of cargo during FY 2025-26, the highest ever in the history of NMPA and a fitting accomplishment during its Golden Jubilee year. He attributed this achievement to the unwavering support and partnership of exporters, importers, shipping lines, terminal operators, Customs, logistics service providers, transporters, stevedores, CHAs and all stakeholders, describing them as the true partners behind the Port’s success. He expressed confidence that with continued collaboration, NMPA would achieve its target of 53 MMT during FY 2026-27 and further improve its standing among India’s major ports.
The Chairperson highlighted the Government of India’s vision under Maritime India Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, emphasizing modernization, mechanization, digitalisation, capacity augmentation and ease of doing business as key drivers for the maritime sector. He stated that NMPA is actively working to strengthen infrastructure, improve draft availability, enhance liner shipping connectivity and develop new cargo streams to unlock the Port’s full potential. Stressing the importance of stakeholder feedback in decision-making, he called for continued partnership to position NMPA among the country’s leading ports and a globally competitive container hub, while reaffirming the Port’s commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure and efficient, customer-centric services.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of awards to outstanding performers across various categories, recognising excellence among importers, exporters, terminal operators, shipping agents, stevedores, Customs House Agents (CHAs), logistics partners and other port users for their significant contribution towards the Port’s record-breaking performance during FY 2025-26. Shri Chandrashekar Palekar, Dy. Traffic Manager read out the names of the awardees and Chairperson, NMPA presented the awards along with, Deputy Chairperson, CVO & Traffic Manager. The awards symbolised NMPA’s appreciation for the invaluable partnership and commitment demonstrated by its stakeholders in achieving operational excellence and sustained growth.
The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Shri Ravi Kiran, Deputy Traffic Manager, NMPA, bringing together the Port fraternity in celebration of another landmark achievement in the history of New Mangalore Port Authority.
