GPPL celebrates 25 years of LPG handling

APM Terminals Pipavav (GPPL) has recently marked a significant milestone as it celebrated 25 years of handling Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) at the port. This achievement is based around a long-standing partnership between GPPL and Aegis Vopak Terminals Limited.

As well as enabling the onward movement of LPG cargoes by rail since 2022, GPPL is currently investing in a new liquid berth to cater to the increasing demand for liquid cargoes. This follows an enhancement of its liquid berth capability to be able to handle Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) last August, providing Pipavav port with a strong competitive edge in this market. Looking ahead, GPPL is poised to establish connectivity to the Kandla Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline by mid-2024, thereby complementing existing road and rail capabilities. 

According to the company: “As we celebrate 25 years of success, these strategic advancements affirm GPPL’s commitment to innovation and growth in the dynamic landscape of LPG handling. We remain committed to continuously enhancing our capabilities and services to play a vital role in meeting the evolving LPG import needs of the nation.”

APM Terminals Pipavav created a new monthly volume record for liquid cargo in February, handling 136,690 tonnes of liquid bulk and gas shipments. This included 86, 903 tonnes of LPG, the highest volume for this cargo type recorded in a month. The company notes that all LPG shipments were imported on VLGCs, underlining the port’s enhanced abilities to accommodate the largest gas carrier type