Deendayal Port Authority, Gujarat has been honoured with the prestigious Sagar Aankalan Award for being the best-performing port in India under the category “Handling of Container Cargo – Less than 0.5 Million TEUs” for FY 2024–25.
This recognition highlights the port’s operational efficiency, infrastructure utilisation, and continuous improvements in container cargo logistics.
Key Performance Highlights
Operational Excellence:
- Recognised for efficient cargo handling and logistics optimisation
- Demonstrates strong infrastructure utilisation and performance upgrades
Historic Milestone:
- Crossed 160 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) in total cargo throughput
- Highest ever handled by any major port in India
Other Notable Winners
Paradip Port Authority
- 1st Rank: Dry Bulk Cargo Performance (≥ 5 MMT category)
- 3rd Rank: Container Cargo (< 0.5 Million TEUs category)
- Also secured 3rd Rank under Sagar Aankalan Certificate for Logistics Port Performance
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
- 2nd Rank: Container Cargo Performance (≥ 0.5 Million TEUs category)
Visakhapatnam Port Authority
- 2nd Rank: Liquid Bulk Cargo Performance (≥ 5 MMT category)
Sagar Aankalan Initiative
- A prestigious national award presented by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Recognises excellence in:
- Operational efficiency
- Logistics performance
- Cargo handling
Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI)
- The award framework is part of the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI)
- Serves as a national benchmarking system for Indian ports
Key Evaluation Parameters
- Vessel turnaround time
- Cargo volume handled
- Berth productivity
- Waiting time
Significance
- Reinforces India’s push toward port-led development
- Encourages competition and efficiency among major ports
- Enhances global competitiveness of Indian maritime trade
- Supports initiatives like logistics cost reduction and trade facilitation