Bhubaneswar, April 2 -- Paradip Port Authority (PPA), Odisha's lone major port, has once again emerged as the leading Major Port on the eastern coast of India, reinforcing its strategic significance in the region.
PPA achieved a significant milestone by joining the elite 155 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) Club, recording an impressive cargo throughput of 156.45 MMT during FY 2025-26, the best ever in its history, since it became operational in 1966 marking a growth of 4.01% over the previous financial year.
Despite challenging market conditions, including a decline in export demand for Iron ore and the West Asia crisis, which impacted import of Limestone, Fertilisers raw materials, still Paradip Port maintained its dominant position. It cont...