V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority creates all time highest single day volume record

VOC Port has achieved an all-time high single day's volume by handling 2,04,650 Tonnes on 23.02.2025, surpassing the previous single day volume of 2,04,512 Tonnes handled on 30.10.2024.

            V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority is well equipped with advanced infrastructure to streamline bulk cargo handling, ensuring swift and efficient cargo movement. Presently, two Harbour Mobile cranes having the capacity of handling 120-tonnes are positioned at North Cargo Berth-2 and three Harbour Mobile cranes at Berths 1 to 5, clocking an impressive output of 45,000 Tonnes per day.

            To further enhance the overall bulk cargo handling capacity, a 240-meter-long Link Conveyor System, connecting the conveyor of the Tuticorin Thermal Power Station with the Port's coal yard, has been operationalised. This new system is expected to boost the Port's coal handling capacity by 7 lakh tonnes annually.     

VOC Port offers an area of 3,85,136 Sq.m for storing coal and 1,24,309 Sqm. for storing limestone inside the custom bound area for stock and sale. Recently, 1,700 sq.m of berth space has also been created to improve truck movement and cargo storage at North Cargo Berth-2.

 The Port has also announced concessions on wharfage for handling Bulk cargo at North Cargo Berth-2 and Coal Jetty-2. These schemes provide attractive savings, making bulk cargo handling more cost-effective. The details of the concession scheme are available in the V.O. Chidambaranar Port’s website https://vocport.gov.in.

Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, in his message, stated that the dredging the berth area of North Cargo Berth-3 to a draft of 14.20 meters will commence shortly and the interim bulk handling operations shall commence with the Harbour Mobile Cranes. The fully mechanised shore unloaders, capable of handling 7 million tonnes annually, shall be commissioned by M/s. JSW Infrastructure Ltd. by December 2026.