V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port handled 35.97 million tonnes of cargo until January 2026 in the current fiscal year, registering a growth of 6% compared to 33.94 million tonnes handled during the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
The achievement represents handling over two million tonnes of cargo, when compared to last year, underscoring the port’s robust cargo handling performances.
Adding to this, the port registered a historic milestone in January 2026 by handling four million tonnes in a single month, beating the previous best of 3.95 million tonnes handled in March 2024.
The port has also recorded a 9.40% increase in container traffic, with two container terminals handling 7,16,105 TEUs of containers up to January in the current financial year 2025-2026, compared to 6,54,590 TEUs handled in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
According to Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, the record achievements reflect the port’s robust performance, operational efficiency and dedication to serving its stakeholders.
He said the port would continue to prioritise infrastructure developments, ease of doing business, digitalisation and green initiatives to reinforce its position as a key driver of maritime trade and economic growth in the region.
It is noted that in the current fiscal year until January 2026, the port has witnessed a significant growth in cargo handling. Industrial coal recorded a growth of 12.78%, construction materials 92.10%, fertilizers 40.12%, rock phosphate 12.65%, fertilizer raw materials 11.51% and edible oil 17.52% reflecting the port’s expanding trade volumes.
Published – February 02, 2026 08:50 pm IST
