The Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla has reached a remarkable milestone by becoming the fastest Indian Major Port to handle 100 million tons of cargo in the current financial year 2025–26. This achievement, realized well ahead of prior fiscal benchmarks, showcases the Port’s outstanding operational efficiency, strong cargo-handling abilities, and smooth collaboration among all stakeholders and port users. This remarkable milestone places DPA Kandla at the leading edge of India’s maritime growth narrative, solidifying its status as the country’s most dependable and performance-oriented gateway for EXIM trade.
Reaching the 100 MMT milestone ahead of schedule highlights DPA’s consistent upward trend and its capacity to manage growing cargo volumes across liquid, dry bulk, break-bulk, and container sectors. This accomplishment bolsters India’s ambition for world-class port-led development under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision, paving the way for new opportunities in trade, logistics, and industry along the western coast. With this success, DPA Kandla reaffirms its status as India’s leading Major Port, excelling in speed, scale, and skill.
The milestone comes at a time when India is rapidly modernising its port infrastructure and capacity, in line with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, and reaffirms DPA Kandla’s commitment to contribute to Hon’ble PM’s vision of positioning India’s maritime sector as a leader on the global map.
DPA Kandla’s strong performance directly contributes to:
- Enhancing India’s global maritime competitiveness
- Supporting the nation’s EXIM growth
- Boosting ease of doing business for trade & users
- Strengthening logistics efficiency across Gujarat and northern hinterlands.
The early accomplishment of the 100 MMT milestone has been made possible through DPA Kandla’s exemplary operational efficiency and the unwavering teamwork of all departments. Exceptional marine and berth productivity, coupled with strengthened cargo evacuation systems and improved hinterland connectivity, have ensured seamless cargo movement round the clock. Continuous upgrades to storage yards, logistics infrastructure, and digital facilitation have further enhanced overall performance.
Equally significant has been the inter-departmental coordination, with the Traffic Department ensuring smooth cargo flow and planning, the Marine Department maintaining high navigational efficiency and safe vessel movements, the Mechanical and Civil Departments supporting infrastructure and equipment readiness and CISF Unit DPA, Finance, General Administration and other wings contributing to flawless operations behind the scenes.
This achievement is also a testament to the dedication of port workers (Shramiks), officers, marine pilots, stevedores and employees who operate tirelessly day and night. Their efforts, combined with the continuous cooperation of shipping lines, CHAs, importers, exporters, customs authorities and trade partners, have collectively propelled DPA Kandla to this remarkable milestone.
Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman DPA, congratulated the entire DPA community on this landmark achievement and extended heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders: “Crossing 100 Million Tons in record time is a proud moment for DPA Kandla and for the maritime fraternity of India. This achievement is the result of the relentless commitment and teamwork of our , Shramik brothers & sisters, officers, employees, workers, marine crew, port users, stakeholders, stevedores, vessel agents, trade partners and every individual who contributes to the 24X7 functioning of this Port. DPA Kandla stands fully aligned with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of positioning Maritime sector of this country as a leader on the global map and towards achieving the goals set under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. We are not only setting new operational benchmarks but also leading India’s green maritime transformation through Green Hydrogen and renewable energy initiatives. I extend my sincere appreciation to everyone associated with DPA Kandla. This milestone is a collective achievement and a stepping stone to even greater accomplishments in the coming months.”
With continued infrastructure expansion, digitalisation of services, green energy integration and major capacity augmentation projects underway, DPA Kandla is firmly on track to scale new heights and redefine maritime excellence in India.