Chennai Port Authority has once again demonstrated its operational excellence by creating multiple milestones in bulk cargo handling on 30 July 2026, reaffirming its position as one of India's leading ports for efficient and customer-centric cargo operations.

Chennai Port achieved an all-time record by handling 46,000 Metric Tonnes (MT) of Barytes exports in a single day through the vessel M.V. Nafisa Jahan at Jawahar Dock-II. This remarkable achievement surpassed the previous record of 45,200 MT handled through M.V. Ghousta at Jawahar Dock-IV on 31 May 2022

Adding another significant milestone, Chennai Port successfully handled 13,208 MT of Pig Iron, a new cargo commodity, through the vessel M.V. Agia Charis at Jawahar Dock-IV on the same day. T

Further strengthening Chennai Port's cargo handling infrastructure, Shri Sachin S. Kurve, I.A.S., Chairperson, Chennai Port Authority, inaugurated the operations of three state-of-the-art Harbour Mobile Cranes (HMCs) deployed by M/s. B.L. Transport. 

Each crane has:

✔      100 Tonnes lifting capacity

✔      Maximum outreach of 51 metres

✔      Suitable for Ship-to-Shore and Shore-to-Ship operations

✔      Tandem lifting capability up to 170 Tonnes

✔      24×7 operational availability 

On the occasion, Shri Sachin S. Kurve, I.A.S., Chairperson, Chennai Port Authority, congratulated all stakeholders and stated: "These milestones reflect Chennai Port's continuous pursuit of operational excellence, infrastructure modernization and customer-focused initiatives. The record-breaking Barytes export, successful handling of a new cargo, and commissioning of advanced Harbour Mobile Cranes together demonstrate our commitment to providing world-class port services. I congratulate the vessel agents, stevedores, exporters, operators and all members of the Port fraternity whose dedication and teamwork made these achievements possible."