Kandla Port sets new record, handles 153 wind turbine blades at once

Kandla Port Sets New Record in Renewable Energy Logistics

Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) at Kandla on Tuesday set a new milestone in renewable energy logistics by handling the highest-ever cargo volume of wind turbine blades in a single shipment. A total of 153 wind turbine blades, amounting to 1,67,675 cubic meters (CBM), arrived at the port aboard the MV KANG QI FU HUA, marking a significant achievement in the port's contribution to India's green energy infrastructure.

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In a post on X, Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla shared, "Kandla Creates History! Setting a new benchmark in renewable energy logistics, DPA Kandla achieves the highest cargo volume (CBM) handled in Wind Turbine Blades - a massive 1,67,675 CBM in a single shipment carrying 153 blades!" https://x.com/Deendayal_Port/status/2039036549103546707?s=20

The post further added, "A landmark moment with the arrival of MV KANG QI FU HUA, reinforcing Kandla's leadership in handling critical green energy project cargo."

Collaborative Effort Acknowledged

Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, congratulated all stakeholders for their collaborative efforts, including port users, transporters, stevedores, shipping agents, customs officials, trade unions, port officials and employees.

Strategic Hub for Northern India

Deendayal Port is one of the twelve major ports in India and is located on the West Coast of India, in the Gulf of Kutch in the State of Gujarat. The port primarily services northern states, including the landlocked regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, according to an official release.

Surpassing Future Cargo Targets

The record shipment comes a day after the port authority announced that it had surpassed its cargo handling target for Financial Year 2025-26 of 158.60 million tonnes, marking a significant milestone in India's maritime trade sector. The port authority, one of the country's busiest major ports, said the achievement underscores a "mission accomplished" as it gears up to set a new record in annual cargo throughput.

On the X post, it posted, "Mission Accomplished DPA, Kandla crosses the FY 2025-26 cargo handling target of 158.60 Million Tons!!! All set to create a new record!!! DPA, Kandla, a User driven Port, powers India's maritime growth." (ANI)