The MV Huahine set a new record for the largest single cargo shipment ever delivered to an Indian port, arriving at Visakhapatnam Port with 199,900 metric tons of manganese ore from Gabon, Central Africa. This Newcastlemax-sized vessel, measuring 300 meters in length and 50 meters in beam width, docked effortlessly at the Vizag General Cargo port (VGCB), managed by Vedanta. The cargo, supplied by M/S ERAMET S.A France, will be distributed among Vizag, Dhamra, and Haldia, highlighting Visakhapatnam Port’s growing capabilities and strategic importance in global maritime trade.

This milestone underscores the port’s significant achievements, including being named one of the world’s top 20 ports by the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), alongside Mudra and Adani. Visakhapatnam Port accounted for 29.7% of India’s total marine cargo exports last month, valued at ₹17,989 crore, primarily from seafood. The port handled approximately 314,000 metric tons of maritime freight, resulting in a business volume of $2,194 million. Port Chairman M. Angamuthu expressed enthusiasm for this achievement, reinforcing the port’s commitment to becoming a hub for bulk cargo transshipment.