Visakhapatnam Port handles 50 million tonnes of cargo in 196 days in financial year 2026–27
Visakhapatnam port recorded handling of 50 million tonnes of cargo within 196 days of the 2026‑27 financial year, achieving the target 17 days ahead of the same period last year. The early milestone underscores the port’s growing throughput and its role in India’s maritime trade, according to a report by The Hindu. The east‑coast hub also handles significant coal and iron ore volumes.