Dhamra: Adani Dhamra Port on Friday successfully completed the unloading of steel slabs from the vessel M.V. HTK Neptune and swiftly loaded over 2,900 metric tonnes (133 slabs) into 45 BFNS wagons — all within the stipulated timeframe, setting a new benchmark.
The vessel brought in 35,000 metric tonnes of high-quality steel slabs, marking the port’s first-ever steel slab import. The cargo, belonging to Jindal Stainless Limited, is en route to the company’s Kalinganagar plant.
To commemorate this milestone, a ceremonial event was held at the port, where Basuki Nath, Head – HR & IR, flagged off the steel slab-loaded train. Senior port officials including Chinmay Dash, Head – Rail Operations, and Bibhudatta Ray, Head – Cargo Operations, along with other key leaders, were present to witness the historic occasion. The port authority extended heartfelt thanks to its dedicated workforce, stakeholders, and partners, whose collaborative efforts made this success possible.
This accomplishment underscores Dhamra Port’s growing capabilities in diversified cargo handling and its vital role in strengthening India’s industrial logistics network.
Dhamra Port on August 3rd of this month has successfully handled its first steel slab import cargo with the berthing of M.V. HTK Neptune at Berth BB-4. The vessel carried 35,000 metric tonnes of high-quality steel slabs for Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL), marking a new chapter in the port’s operational capabilities.
