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Hans India
3 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Drive for ending plastic pollution
In a spirited observance of World Environment Day 2025, the New Mangalore Port Authority launched a green initiative by planting saplings across its premises, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability. The day culminated in a ceremonial event at the NMPA Auditorium, where Chairman Dr. Venkata Ramana Akkaraju, Chief Guest Dr. Anandh K., CEO of Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat, and Guest of Honour S. Shanthi, Deputy Chairperson, rallied stakeholders around the global theme 'Ending Plastic Pollution,' calling for collective action to protect our ecosystems.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NMPA celebrates Awards Nite with record cargo throughput
Mangaluru: The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) announced a historic achievement, recording its highest-ever cargo throughput of 46 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the financial year 2024-25. This milestone surpasses the previous record of 45.7 MMT set in FY 2023-24 and coincides with the port's golden jubilee year. To commemorate the accomplishment, NMPA hosted the Awards Nite on Wednesday at the BDC auditorium with its stakeholders, including terminal operators, shipping agents, port users, stevedores, importers, and exporters. P Vinitha Sekhar, commissioner of customs, Mangaluru, emphasised the strong spirit of collaboration between NMPA and the customs department. She announced that customs Mangalore surpassed all the targets for FY 2024-25 financially, due to the outstanding performance by NMPA. Venkata Ramana Akkaraju, chairman, NMPA, in his presidential address, expressed pride in the port's historic achievement of 46 MMT cargo throughput. DK MP Capt Brijesh Chowta lauded the port's consistent progress despite global disruptions like the Russia-Ukraine war and Red Sea crisis, and appreciated the leadership of the NMPA chairman for steering the port towards operational excellence. S Shanthi, deputy chairperson, NMPA and Padmanabhachar K, chief vigilance officer, NMPA, were present
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
NMPA hosts ‘Awards Nite' to commemorate highest-ever cargo-handling
The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) hosted an 'Awards Nite' event on Wednesday, May 14, to commemorate its historic achievement of handling the highest-ever cargo throughput of 46.01 million tonnes during 2024-25, compared to the previous record of 45.7 million tonnes set in 2023-24. Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta inaugurated the event in the presence of Port Chairman A.V. Ramana, Deputy Chairperson S. Shanthi, Customs Commissioner P. Vinitha Sekhar and others. Capt. Chowta congratulated NMPA on its achievement during its golden jubilee year and lauded the Port's consistent progress despite global disruptions like the Russia-Ukraine war and Red Sea crisis. Emphasising the role of digitisation and infrastructure development, he assured continued support from the Central government to make NMPA a hub of logistics and trade facilitation in the region by setting up skill development centres, the Maritime University, etc. The event recognised the outstanding performing stakeholders, including importers, exporters, terminal operators, shipping agents, port users and stevedores across various categories, acknowledging their contributions to the Port's success.
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Golden Jubilee year shines bright for New Mangalore Port with record cargo handling
Mangaluru: In a year that marks its 50th anniversary, the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) has reached a historic milestone—handling 46.01 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in 2024–25, its highest-ever annual throughput. The achievement, which surpasses last year's record of 45.7 MMT, reflects the Port's growing prominence in India's maritime logistics landscape. To celebrate the feat, NMPA held its annual "Awards Nite 2024–25" on May 14 at the BDC Auditorium, honouring stakeholders whose collective effort made the milestone possible. From shipping agents and terminal operators to exporters and stevedores, a wide spectrum of contributors was recognised for their role in overcoming challenges such as global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. The event was inaugurated by Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta, who praised the Port's resilience and vision in navigating a complex global environment. 'Amid global crises like the Russia–Ukraine war and Red Sea disruptions, NMPA has demonstrated operational excellence,' he said. He also called for the establishment of a Maritime University and skill development centres to prepare the region for its growing logistics role. Presiding over the event, Dr. Venkata Ramana Akkaraju, Chairman of NMPA, said, 'This historic achievement is the result of tireless teamwork and partnership. Our Golden Jubilee year has become even more meaningful because of this record performance.' Deputy Chairperson Smt. S. Shanti highlighted how collaborative efforts and operational efficiency helped the Port navigate a volatile global trade environment, while Commissioner of Customs, Mangaluru, Ms. P. Vinitha Sekhar, noted that Customs surpassed all its financial targets this year—crediting NMPA's support and coordination. Looking ahead, the Port aims to continue enhancing its infrastructure, invest in digital transformation, and deepen its stakeholder engagement—cementing its role as a key maritime hub on India's west coast Chairman said.
