By GMM News | 2024-07-30 | International Shipping News |

On July 25, 2024, the MV Huahine arrived in the Visakhapatnam Port, setting a new record for the largest single cargo shipment ever delivered to an Indian port.

The vessel, transporting a record-breaking 199,900 metric tons of manganese ore from Gabon, Central Africa, is a significant milestone for India’s port and maritime industry.

The Newcastlemax-sized vessel, measuring 300 meters overall (LOA) and 50 meters in beam width, with an arrival draft of 18.46 meters, docked easily at the Vizag General Cargo port (VGCB), a BOT port managed by Vedanta.

This historic shipment demonstrates Visakhapatnam Port’s rising capabilities and strategic importance in global maritime trade.

The cargo, supplied by M/S ERAMET S.A France, a leading global supplier of manganese ore, will be distributed as follows: 124,500 metric tons will remain in Vizag, 16,000 metric tons will be transferred to Dhamra, and 59,400 metric tons will be transported to Haldia.

ERAMET S.A France is well-known for its world-class mining resources, which include Indonesia’s largest nickel ore mine and the fourth-largest titanium producer in the world.

Port Chairman M. Angamuthu expressed his enthusiasm by stating that the shipment is a significant milestone for Visakhapatnam Port and Bothra Shipping Services.

The port is thrilled to support such initiatives and is committed to making Vizag Port a hub for bulk cargo transhipment in the future.Visakhapatnam Port has achieved more than only the arrival of the MV Huahine.

The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) recently named the port one of the world’s top 20 ports, alongside Mudra and Adani.

Visakhapatnam Port accounted for 29.7% of India’s total marine cargo exports last month, with a value of ₹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.

The arrival of the MV Huahine marks a significant step toward the port’s aim of being an essential hub for bulk cargo transhipment in the future.

Reference: The Hindu, TOI