As we reflect on a year of record-breaking achievements at Visakhapatnam Port Authority, I am pleased to report that we handled an unprecedented 82.62 million tonnes of cargo in the fiscal year 2024–25. This milestone not only reflects our operational excellence but also sets the stage for our next ambitious target—handling 90 million tonnes in the fiscal year 2025–26.  Read more...
Dr. Madhaiyaan Angamuthu, IAS
Chairperson
Visakhapatnam Port Authority.

Welcome to Visakhapatnam Port Authority !

Visakhapatnam was an ancient Port city of India which had trade relations with the Middle East and Rome. Ships were anchored at open roads and were loaded with cargo transported from Visakhapatnam shore by means of small masula boats....

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways & Ministry of AYUSH

Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
Hon'ble Cabinet Minister,

Minister of State, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Shantanu Thakur
Hon'ble Minister of State,

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Announcements

VPA

Record in Steel HR coils handling A REMARKABLE 396 COILS-9,008MT on 05-08-2025 at WQ-1
Visakhaptnam Port Aurhority Hosted Successful Trade Meet in Hyderabad on 01-08-2025.
VPA accomplished a new milestone by loading a record quantity of 43,085 Metric Tonnes of Thermal Coal for M/s TNPGCL (Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Ltd) into m.v. APJ KABIR ANAND at WQ-7 berth on 28-07-2025. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 41,999 Metric Tonnes loaded into m.v. MARINE FORTUNE I on 19-06-2025 at the same berth.
“NSG Conducts Extensive Counter-Terror Mock Drills Across Visakhapatnam”
Empowering future Law Enforcement Leaders by providing key insights on safeguarding India’s Maritime Front. As part of their program, 28 Trainee IPS Officers visited VPA today for hands-on exposure to emerging maritime security challenges. VPA officials briefed them on port operations, strategic infrastructure, ISPS and other security protocols.
Trainee IPS Officers Visited VPA for Exposure to Emerging Maritime Security Challenges
MV Empress (Cordelia Cruise) successfully sailed from Visakhapatnam Port on 16.07.2025 — marking its 3rd successful call at VPA! 1533 tourists disembarked & 1700 embarked — a strong testament to VPA’s rise in cruise tourism. 📍 #Vizag International Cruise Terminal
As the curtains fall on the 2nd Edition of the #BIMSTEC Ports Conclave 2025 in Visakhapatnam, we express our deepest gratitude to all delegates, thought leaders, and maritime stakeholders. Together, we reaffirmed our collective resolve to build a future of regional connectivity, Port-led Development, and sustainable maritime synergy across the Bay of Bengal. This is not the end — it’s the beginning of a shared maritime journey. Let us carry forward the spirit of Collaboration. Connectivity. Growth. 7 Nations. One Vision.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Launches Capacity-Building Initiatives Worth ₹276 Crore at Visakhapatnam Port
2DAYS BIMSTEC2025 CONCLAVE BEGINS IN VISAKAHTAPATNAM
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VPA

Comprehensive Annual Maintenance of Electronic Interlocking (EI), Integrated power systems, Data Logger, MSDAC at RRI in Visakhapatnam Port Authority for a period of 02 years

31-12-2025

Green Port Startup Innovation Challange (EOI)

11-08-2025

Green Port Startup Innovation Challange (EOI)

11-08-2025

Supply and operation of two wooden motor launches ( M.F.Launch-1 & M.F. Launch -2 ) in good working condition including crew, fuel and maintenance cost, round the clock for a period of three years (2025-2028) for Marine Department to attend miscellaneous works (MF Section)

27-06-2025

Corrigendum: Expression of Interest (EOI) from the interested parties for development of 288.12 acres of VPA's river bed area situated at Mulakuduru village beemili mandalam visakhapatnam.

09-06-2025

Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 06 Nos. LED based Solar Minimast Lighting at 10 MW Solar Plant- In view of the special occasion of Honourable Prime Minister visit at Visakhapatnam on 21.06.2025 to celebrate International Yoga Day

06-06-2025

Making Supply and Fixing of Land scape ACP LED Sign Boards, Restoration of Hoarding Board duly providing of new vinyl snickering and Alluminium painting of 6 Pole Structure at 10MW Solar Power Plant Visakhapatnam Port Authority

06-06-2025

Expression of Interest (EOI) from the interested parties for “Development of 306.86 Acres of VPA’s Hill area situated at Lankelapalem, Parawada mandal in Visakhapatnam, by providing multiuse facilities (Commercial/Tourism) including providing infrastructure facilities, operation & maintenance on Public Private Partnership

27-05-2025

Expression of Interest for “Automatic identification of cargo and weighment by volumetric analysis using latest AI & ML tools for all cargo loaded trucks while entering in port gates

26-05-2025

Expression of Interest (EOI) from the interested parties for “Development of 288.12 Acres of VPA’s river bed area situated at Mulakuddu village, Bheemili Mandal in Visakhapatnam, by providing multiuse facilities (Commercial/ Tourism) including providing infrastructure facilities, operation & maintenance on Public Private Partnership

23-05-2025