Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Nayak congratulated the entire team of
exporters and importers, patrons, port officers, staff Unions, PPP Operators,
stevedores, and shipping agents whose combined effort resulted in the port
achieving 41.42 million tonnes of cargo traffic in 2022-23.
He said that Annual Awards Night
is a testament to the collaborative spirit and collective efforts in advancing
the growth of New Mangalore Port and the maritime industry as a whole. Mr.
Naik along with other dignitaries gave away the awards to stakeholders under
various categories, including Best performance in Cargo handling, stevedoring,
steamer agents, NLP platform users, support service providers, Cruise and
hospitality service providers, etc.
In his introductory address, NMPA chairman A.V. Ramana congratulated the
stakeholders for their contribution and continuous support for the port’s
growth.
The Annual Awards Night served as a platform to acknowledge and
celebrate the achievements and contributions made by the port users towards the
success and efficient functioning of NMP. As a pivotal trade hub and a catalyst
for regional economic growth, NMP
recognises the vital role played by its stakeholders and partners in
maintaining operational excellence.
Deputy Commissioner M.R. Ravi Kumar, Southern Railway’s Chief Freight Transportation Manager R. Murugaraj, Mangaluru Customs Commissioner Imamuddin Ahmad, NMPA Deputy Chairman K.G. Nath and others were present.