Paradip Port Wins ‘Major Port of the Year – Non-Containerised Cargo’ at MALA 2025

07 Aug 2025 CW Team

The award highlights Paradip Port’s exceptional performance in handling non-containerised cargo, underscoring its operational efficiency, infrastructure capabilities, and strategic role in facilitating maritime logistics across the country.

The accolade was presented during a ceremony held in Mumbai, where G. Edison, Traffic Manager, Paradip Port Authority (PPA), accepted the award on behalf of the port. Organised annually, the MALA awards celebrate excellence and innovation across the Indian maritime and logistics sectors. Winners are selected by a distinguished jury of industry experts.

Commenting on the achievement, P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA, congratulated the team and said,

"This notable recognition is a testament to the relentless dedication and teamwork at Paradip Port. We are honoured to be acknowledged by our peers and remain committed to enhancing our service standards to support India’s growing economy."

He further added that the award reflects Paradip Port’s continued focus on strategic initiatives and infrastructure development, enabling the port to efficiently manage a high volume of non-containerised cargo, including dry bulk and liquid bulk.

News source: The Hindu

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