Team Goemkarponn
MORMUGAO: In a significant achievement, Delta Ports Mormugao Terminal Private Ltd (DMTPL), the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) operator at Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), Goa, set an all-time record by loading 30,581 metric tonnes (MT) of iron ore pellets in just 24 hours onto the vessel MV Vishva Chetna at Berth No. X.
The vessel was berthed at the port on the evening of June 16 and is scheduled to load a total of 67,500 MT of iron ore pellets for Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Private Limited (MRPPL).
Speaking on the achievement, MPA Chairman Dr N Vimodkumar said, “This milestone is a clear reflection of the operational excellence, dedication and coordinated efforts of the team at Delta Ports and MTPL. It not only showcases the efficiency of our port operations but also reinforces Mormugao Port’s standing as a key hub for iron ore exports.”
The record-setting performance marks a new benchmark for cargo handling at the port and underscores the capability of the terminal in meeting the evolving demands of global trade.