DPA Kandla sets new benchmarks in cargo handling with 15 LPG tankers and 2,70,551 MT
GANDHIDHAM: Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has achieved a new milestone, setting a benchmark in cargo handling. According to the port authority, IOCL’s LPG Terminal at DPA handled 15 LPG tankers and 2,70,551 metric tonnes till November 27 this year, surpassing the previous record of 14 tankers in March 2024.
The port expects to reach 17 tankers by the end of the month.
On Saturday, the Deendayal Port Authority on X said, “DPA Kandla sets a new benchmark! IOCL’s LPG Terminal at DPA achieves a record-breaking milestone with 15 LPG tankers and 2,70,551 MT handled till 27 Nov, 2025 – surpassing the previous best of 14 tankers (Mar ’24). Expected to touch 17 tankers by month-end!”
Earlier this week, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, set a new record by becoming the fastest major port in India to handle 100 million tons of cargo in the financial year 2025-26.
This achievement reflects DPA Kandla’s strong handling capacity across liquid, dry bulk, break-bulk and container cargo segments. The early crossing of the 100 million metric ton (MMT) mark underscores the port’s rising efficiency and supports India’s broader goal of advancing under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision, which aims to boost trade and industrial growth along the western coast.
The achievement strengthens India’s maritime competitiveness and helps improve ease of doing business, logistics efficiency, and trade connectivity across Gujarat and northern India.
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, congratulated Team Deendayal Port Authority for the achievement.