Chairman's Message

As we reflect on a year of record-breaking achievements at Visakhapatnam Port Authority. I am pleased to report that we handled an unprecedented 81.09 Million Tonnes of cargo in the fiscal year 2023-24. 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 yeear 2024 -25

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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,

Useful Information

Announcements

VPA

VPA observed the 68th Death Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on 06-12-2024 at Convent Junction Area.
VPA grants conession to Integrated Caro Private Terminal Ltd for 30 Years, for Upgrading the West Quay-6 (WQ-6)
VPA sets new record 29,545 MT of Manganese Ore Discharged in a single day
VPA Stakehoder's Conclave: A step towards inclusive Maritime Development.
VPA has set a new milestone in November 2024, achieving the highest-ever throughput of rice exports in bags. A remarkable volume of 185,560 MT was handled across 5 vessels, surpassing the previous calendar month record of 164,739 MT in October 2021 (handled by 3 vessels).
For the first time the largest container vessel, MSC Topaz berthed at VCTPL on 12 November, 2024. This mile stone highlights VPA's capability to accommodate mega container vessels, reinforcing its position as premier port destination.
VPA has achieved a new milestone by loading 96,600 MT of iron ore pellets in a single day. This remarkable feat, accomplished for AMNS was carried out between 1430 hrs on 20th November and 1430 hrs on 21st November 2024 for the vessel MV GCL SABARMATI at Outer Berth 2 (OB-2).
On 19th November 2024, VPA in collaboration with terminal operators, conducted a business campaign in Bhimavaram to promote the utilization of Vizag Port’s container service facilities. Campaign focused on shrimp exports from Bhimavaram to key international markets, including the USA, China, and Japan. The initiative received an overwhelmingly positive response from shrimp exporters in the region, highlighting VPA’s role in boosting trade efficiency and connectivity.
Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) conducated a highlvel review meeting on Neel Arth Vision Implementation Cell (NAVIC) Cell21 under the leadership of Dr. M. Angamuthu, IAS, Chairperson, VPA on 15-11-2024.
VPA received the Samudri Paryavaran Sarankshan Trophy from Director General of Indian Coast Guard.