DPA Kandla Achieves Historic Milestone; Crosses 50 MMT Cargo Handling Mark 19 Days Ahead of Last Year

The Port reached the prestigious50 MMT milestone onJuly 16, 2026, accomplishing the feat19 days earlier than in the previous financial year. During FY 2025–26, DPA crossed the 50 MMT mark onAugust 3, 2025, underscoring the Port’s accelerated growth and operational excellence.      The achievement reflects DPA’s consistent focus on enhancing operational efficiency, expanding world-class infrastructure, improving multimodal connectivity, and fostering strong collaboration with trade stakeholders. The early attainment of the milestone further consolidates DPA’s position asIndia’s leading Major Port and highlights its vital role in supporting the nation’s maritime trade and logistics sector. Commenting on the achievement,Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, congratulated all stakeholders for their collective contribution towards this record-breaking performance. He acknowledged the unwavering support and dedication of port users, exporters, importers, shipping lines, vessel agents, stevedores, Customs House Agents (CHAs), terminal operators, trade associations, truck drivers, DPA officials, employees, shramiks, and the entire Port fraternity, whose coordinated efforts have enabled DPA to achieve this historic milestone.