Mormugao Port Sets Record in Iron Ore Pellet Loading

24 Jun 2025 CW Team

Delta Ports Mormugao Terminal Private Ltd (DMTPL), the Public-Private Partnership operator at the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) in Goa, has set a new cargo handling record by loading 30,581 metric tonnes of iron ore pellets in a single day.

The milestone was achieved on 16 June when the MV Vishva Chetna berthed at Berth No. X for cargo loading. The vessel is transporting a total of 67,500 metric tonnes of iron ore pellets to Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Private Limited (MRPPL).

This achievement marks the highest single-day loading of iron ore pellets at the port, showcasing the strong coordination between DMTPL and MPA teams. MPA Chairman Dr. N. Vimodkumar hailed the feat as a testament to the port’s operational efficiency and growing importance as a key hub for iron ore exports.

The accomplishment sets a new benchmark in cargo handling capacity and underlines the terminal’s readiness to meet the rising demands of global trade.

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