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