Mormugao - only major port to record traffic growth during Pandemic
Mormugao Port in Goa was the only port to record 19.07% growth when 11 other major ports in India have struggled with traffic growth during nationwide lockdown due to global pandemic as per data compiled by Indian Ports Association (IPA). IPA said growth in Mormugao was due to increase in traffic of
Mormugao Port in Goa was the only port to record 19.07% growth when 11 other major ports in India have struggled with traffic growth during nationwide lockdown due to global pandemic as per data compiled by Indian Ports Association (IPA). IPA said growth in Mormugao was due to increase in traffic of iron ore and pellets (201.64%) with other miscellaneous cargo (18.25%) and coking and other coal (4.12%) aiding the same. Cumulatively, the 12 ports as per data compiled by Indian Ports Association (IPA) on September 3, have shown negative growth of 16.56% handling 2.45-lakh tonnes as on August 31 against 2.93-lakh tonnes in corresponding period last fiscal. Dr E Ramesh Kumar, 1999 batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, is the Chairman of the Port.
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