Adani Krishnapatnam Port Achieves Highest Discharge Rate and Welcomes New Cargo Profile with Maiden Voyage
Nellore, 25th September, 2025: Adani Krishnapatnam Port Limited (AKPL), a key asset of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited (APSEZ), has achieved two significant operational milestones in September 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the most efficient and customer-focused ports on India’s eastern seaboard.
Record Discharge Rate Sets New Benchmark
In a landmark achievement, the vessel MV Eurybia, carrying 1,84,649 MT of imported iron ore for JSW Steel, berthed at Berth No. 5 on 22nd September 2025. AKPL achieved the highest-ever discharge rate of 61,500 MT in 24 hours, setting a new benchmark in operational efficiency and turnaround.
This accomplishment underscores the seamless coordination, dedication, and teamwork of multiple departments, further establishing AKPL’s reputation as a high-performance port for bulk cargo handling.
Maiden Voyage of Rock Phosphate Cargo
Further strengthening its cargo profile, AKPL has successfully handled its first-ever Rock Phosphate shipment in September 2025. Blue Phosphate Ltd, a new customer, brought a parcel of 13,100 MT on the vessel MV Glamor for its plant in Kadapa district.
Impressed with the efficiency and customer service at AKPL, Blue Phosphate Ltd has committed to routing all future Rock Phosphate shipments through the port. This milestone highlights the success of AKPL’s marketing team in spotting opportunities through market mapping and positioning the port as the preferred gateway for raw material needs.
These dual milestones – the highest-ever discharge rate and the introduction of a new cargo profile – reflect AKPL’s relentless focus on operational excellence, customer-centric growth, and strengthening its contribution to India’s maritime economy.