Paradip Port Wins ‘Major Port of the Year Non-Containerised Cargo’ at MALA 2025 Breakthrough

The Port MALA awards, organized annually, recognize excellence and innovation in the Indian maritime and logistics sectors. The award, presented by the Traffic Manager of the Paradip Port Authority, is a testament to the operational efficiency, infrastructure capabilities, and strategic role in maritime logistics. The award reflects Paradip Port’s continued focus on strategic initiatives and infrastructure development. Paradip, one of India’s leading maritime gateways, has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Major of the Year – Non-Containerised Cargo’ award at the Maritime and Logistics Awards (MALA) 2025, held recently. This recognition marks a significant milestone in the growing prominence in bulk and break-bulk cargo handling and underlines its operational efficiency, infrastructure development, and strategic initiatives.

Recognition for Operational Excellence

The award highlights Paradip outstanding performance in handling non-containerised cargo, which includes bulk commodities such as coal, iron ore, and crude oil. In the past fiscal year, the port recorded a notable surge in cargo throughput, supported by modern handling facilities and seamless logistics integration focus on streamlining operations and improving turnaround time has positioned it as a top performer among India’s major ports. Over the past few years, Paradip has invested heavily in infrastructure upgrades, including deepening of channels, addition of mechanised cargo handling systems, and expansion of berthing facilities. These investments are aligned with the Sagarmala Programme, a flagship initiative by the Ministry of, Shipping, and Waterways aimed at modernising India’s infrastructure.

Strategic Infrastructure Development

Over the past few years, Paradip has invested heavily in infrastructure upgrades, including deepening of channels, addition of mechanised cargo handling systems, and expansion of berthing facilities. These investments are aligned with the Sagarmala Programme, a flagship initiative by the Ministry of , Shipping, and Waterways aimed at modernising India’s infrastructure. Such developments have allowed Paradip to cater to increasing cargo volumes while ensuring sustainability and efficiency Such developments have allowed Paradip to cater to increasing cargo volumes while ensuring sustainability and efficiency. (Ports, Shipping).

Supporting India’s Maritime Growth

Paradip achievement aligns with the Government of India’s broader vision to enhance -led development under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan. With India’s growing emphasis on multimodal transport and logistics integration, Paradip plays a critical role in boosting trade efficiency and coastal connectivity, particularly for Eastern India. The port’s hinterland coverage includes Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal, making it a key link in India’s industrial supply chains. With this award, Paradip has cemented its reputation as a forward-looking and reliable maritime hub is now looking toward adopting green port practices, digitising cargo tracking, and integrating artificial intelligence into logistics to further improve services. (India’s Major).

Future Outlook and Sustainability

This achievement by Paradip not only showcases its excellence in non-containerised cargo handling but also reflects India’s larger maritime ambitions. As continues to expand and modernise, it is expected to play a vital role in shaping the future of India’s shipping and logistics landscape. These initiatives support India’s aim of making ports environmentally sustainable and technologically advanced, in line with the Maritime India Vision 2030. Paradip has added another feather to its cap by winning the ‘Major of the Year – Non-Containerised Cargo’ at the Maritime And Logistics Awards (MALA) 2025. The award ceremony, which annually honours excellence in India’s maritime and logistics sectors, recognized Paradip Port’s exceptional contributions to cargo movement, operational upgrades, and infrastructure expansion.