VPA Sure Of Achieving 90-Mn-Tonnes Target

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) is making remarkable strides towards achieving its target of 90 Mimillion metric tonnes (MMT) for the fiscal year 2024-25.

As of now, VPA has already handled 55 MMT in just 249 days, setting a record in the port’s his-tory. Last year, VPA achieved its highest-ever cargo handling of 81.09 MMT.

To strengthen the momentum, VPA organised a stakeholders’ meet on Monday here. Addressing the gathering, Dr M Angamuthu, Chairperson, VPA, acknowledged the invaluable contributions of stakeholders, State and district administrations, and PSUs like Railways, Cus-toms, and NHAI.

He appreciated their support in achieving this milestone and emphasised the need for continued collaboration to reach greater heights.

Dr Angamuthu outlined VPA’s commitment to port-led growth, aligning with the visions of the Prime Minister’s Maritime India Vision 2047 and the Chief Minister’s Swarna Andhra Pradesh.

He highlighted VPA’s strategic plans to foster industrial development for the benefit of the city and the nation.

The Chairperson invited stakeholders to share inputs for finalising a comprehensive master plan, which is set to be completed by February 2025.

District Collector Harendira Prasad, GVMC Commissioner Dr Sampath Kumar, attended and praised Chairperson, VPA and his team, for tremendous efforts in greenery and beautification of Vizag city and port’s unstinted support for the development of community through CSR funds. The event also witnessed the participation of Hemanth Katri, CMD, HSL, N Sridhar, Principal Commissioner, Customs & GST, GK Dhall, Chief Commissioner, IT along with stakeholders, un-ions and associations.