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Paradip Port vs. Other Indian Ports: Why Exporters Are Choosing the East Coast

See how Paradip Port compares to Vizag, Kolkata-Haldia & Deendayal on cargo volume, turnaround time & draft depth & why exporters

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📊 The Numbers: Cargo Volume at a Glance

India's major ports collectively handled a record 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo in FY 2025-26, beating their 904 MT target by a healthy margin. Here's how the East Coast contenders stack up: - D

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⚓ Draft Depth & Vessel Size: Why Bigger Ships Matter

Cargo volume tells half the story. The other half is which size of vessel a port can actually berth. Paradip's approach channel runs 18.7 metres deep, with an entrance channel at a minimum of 17.1 met

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⏱️ Turnaround Time: The Hidden Cost Exporters Underesti

Every extra hour a vessel spends waiting at berth adds to demurrage charges costs that quietly erode your margins on every shipment. Paradip has pushed vessel turnaround time for bulk carriers below 4

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🌏 Route Geography: Distance to Your Buyers

Geography is the one variable no port can change & it's often the deciding factor for exporters targeting specific markets. - Paradip offers the shortest East Coast sailing distance to China, Japan, S

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