PPA hosts Port-Users Meet
PARADIP : Paradip Port Authority(PPA) hosted a Port Users Meet, encouraging open dialogue. Chairman Shri P.L. Haranadh stressed innovation & efficiency, while Dy. Chairman Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta highlighted user-centric growth & collaboration for a smarter port future.
In a significant initiative to foster stakeholder engagement and promote collaborative development, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) hosted the Port Users Meet at its premises. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including shipping agents, exporters, importers, stevedores, customs officials, terminal operators, and other key players from the maritime and logistics sectors.
The meet aimed to create a common platform for open dialogue between the Port Authority and its users, addressing operational challenges, reviewing performance, and discussing new initiatives to improve efficiency and service delivery.
Chairman of PPA, [Insert Name if Known], in his keynote address, emphasized the port’s commitment to transparency, stakeholder satisfaction, and continuous improvement. He highlighted recent infrastructure upgrades, digital initiatives, and future expansion plans aimed at transforming Paradip into a world-class smart port.
Key topics discussed during the meet included:
Enhancing cargo handling capacity and turnaround times
Modernizing port infrastructure and logistics support
Streamlining customs and clearance processes
Adoption of green and sustainable practices
Upcoming investments under the Sagarmala and PM Gati Shakti initiatives
Participants appreciated the Port Authority’s proactive approach in organizing such an inclusive session and provided valuable feedback and suggestions. The interactive session concluded with an assurance from PPA to take swift action on user concerns and further strengthen the port’s role as a crucial trade gateway for eastern India.
The Port Users Meet reaffirmed PPA’s vision to build strong partnerships with all stakeholders and to continue driving economic growth through efficient, customer-centric port services.
