DPA Kandla felicitated the stakeholders for their exemplary contributions in crossing the historic 150+ million tons cargo handling mark

Apr 8, 2025 India Shipping News

GANDHIDHAM : Marks the highest-ever volume handled in the history of Deendayal Port, with a stellar 13% year-on-year growth, the best among all major ports in the country, DPA hosted a Stakeholders Felicitation Ceremony at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Centre, Gandhidham, where a wide spectrum of top-performing stakeholders were honoured for their outstanding contribution across various operational domains.

Special Recognition Awards were given to:

• Shri B.K. Mansukhani – Special Recognition for his unwavering dedication, visionary leadership and extraordinary service to the maritime industry.
• Shri Sukhraj Singhvi –for his dedication, and a deep-rooted connection to the growth of Kandla Port and the maritime sector.

Award Categories & Recipients

I. Stevedores (Cargo-wise)

• M/s. Rishi Shipping India Pvt. Ltd. – Best Overall Performer
  • 1st position in handling Break-bulk Cargo
  • 1st position in handling Fertilizer
  • 1st position in handling Coal
  • 1st position in handling Timber Logs
  • 2nd position in handling Dry Bulk Cargo
• M/s. Gautam Freight Pvt. Ltd.
  • 1st position in handling Dry Bulk
  • 1st position in handling Salt
  • 1st position in handling Food Grain
• M/s. Shree Ashapura Stevedores (A unit of Shree Ashapura Shipping Group)
  • 2nd position in handling Salt
  • 2nd position in handling Agri Products
  • 3rd position in handling Dry Bulk
• M/s. Mihir & Company
  • 2nd position in handling Break-bulk
  • 2nd position in handling Timber

• M/s. Shiv Shipping & Logistics
  • 2nd position in handling Coal
• M/s. Arvind V. Joshi & Co.
  • 2nd position in handling Fertilizer
• M/s. Shantilal Shipping
  • 1st position in Handling Agri Product (Exports)
• M/s. Aditya Marine Ltd.
  • 1st position in handling Windmill

II. Ship’s Vessel Agents

• Maximum Overall Vessels Handled (Kandla + Vadinar)

1^st Position – M/s. Atlantic Global Shipping Pvt. Ltd.

2^nd Position – M/s. Interocean Shipping

• Highest Number of Dry Cargo Vessel calls at Kandla

1^st Position – M/s. DBC & Sons

2^nd Position – M/s. Cross Trade Shipping

• Highest Capsize Dry Cargo Vessels & Tonnage Handled at Kandla

1^st Position – M/s. Dariya Shipping

2^nd Position – M/s. Sea Scape Shipping

• Highest Tonnage Handled by Vessel Agents at Kandla (Including Tuna- Tekra)

1^st Position – M/s. Cross Trade Shipping

2^nd Position – M/s. Chowgule Brothers Pvt ltd

• Highest 24 hrs. Cargo Tonnage Handling Record (Productivity) Handled by Stevedores During FY 2024-25

COAL – M/s. Shree Ashapura Stevedores

Salt – M/s. Shree Ashapura Stevedores

Gypsum – M/s. Shiv Shipping & Logistics

Mil Scale – M/s. RCC Limited

• Highest Volume of Liquid Cargo Handled at Kandla

1^st Position – M/s. Nayara Energy Ltd.

• Highest number of Containerized Vessels by Shipping Lines at Kandla

1^st Position – M/s TCI Seaways

2^nd Position – M/s. United Liner Shipping Services LLP

Importers/Exporters at Kandla (excluding Tuna-Tekra berths)

• Highest Quantity of Sugar – Imports & Exports:

1^st Position – M/s Shree Renuka Sugars ltd

2^nd Position – M/s. Shree Dutt India Pvt Ltd

• Highest Quantity of Coal – Imports:

1^st Position – M/s Ultratech Cement Ltd

2^nd Position – M/s. Agarwal Coal Corporation Pvt. Ltd.

• Highest Quantity of Coal – Imports (Kandla & Tuna-Tekra)

1^st Position – M/s JSW Minerals Trading Pvt Ltd

• Highest Quantity of Salt – Exports:

1^st Position – M/s Friends Group (5 Exporters)

2^nd Position – M/s. Rankers International Pvt. Ltd.

• Highest Quantity of Finished Fertilizers – Imports:

1^st Position – M/s Indian Potash Ltd

• Highest Quantity of Steel – Imports:

1^st Position – M/s Mann Industries India Ltd