VISAKHAPATNAM : Reinforcing its pivotal role in India’s maritime trade ecosystem, Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has emerged as the country’s leading marine export gateway during FY 2025–26, handling an impressive 48.89% of India’s Seafood Exports.
The achievement underscores VPA’s strategic importance in supporting India’s thriving seafood industry and facilitating the seamless movement of marine products to international markets. Backed by modern port infrastructure, efficient cargo handling systems, robust cold-chain logistics and seamless multimodal connectivity, the port has established itself as the preferred gateway for exporters of marine products.
Visakhapatnam Port’s efficient vessel turnaround, streamlined customs and logistics processes, and strong coordination with exporters and other stakeholders have enabled the timely movement of perishable cargo while maintaining international quality and safety standards. These strengths have significantly enhanced India’s competitiveness in global seafood trade.
The port continues to play a crucial role in supporting the country’s marine export sector by providing reliable and cost-effective logistics solutions, ensuring uninterrupted supply chains, and facilitating access to key export destinations across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America.
As global demand for Indian seafood continues to grow, Visakhapatnam Port Authority remains committed to further strengthening its infrastructure, embracing digital and sustainable port operations, and enhancing service efficiency to meet the evolving needs of exporters.
The milestone reflects VPA’s unwavering commitment to promoting India’s export-led growth, strengthening the marine products value chain, and contributing to the vision of making India a globally competitive maritime and logistics hub.
