VOC Port handles record 2.17 lakh tonnes of cargo in a day
The V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in India achieved a record single-day cargo handling milestone of over 2.17 lakh tonnes. The port authority attributes this success to collective staff efforts and expects further growth through infrastructure upgrades.
Why it matters
This record reflects the increasing trade volume and economic activity at major Indian maritime gateways.
V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port has achieved a new milestone by recording its highest ever single-day cargo handling of 2,17,332 tonnes on Saturday (September 5).
According to the press release, the single-day achievement marks a new benchmark in the Port’ cargo handling performance. The cargos contributing to the above record of 2,17,332 tonnes of cargo, includes 62,466 tonnes of coal, 49,067 tonnes of thermal coal, 20,671 tonnes of limestone, 10,188 tonnes of sulphuric acid, 5,400 tonnes of palm oil, 1,771 tonnes of sugar, 774 tonnes of general cargo, 68 tonnes of windmill blades and 66,927 tonnes of containerised cargo (3,348 TEUs.)
During the period from April to August 2026, the Port handled 18.27 million tonnes of cargo, compared with 17.89 million tonnes during the corresponding period of the previous financial year, recording a growth of 2.10%.
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