Deendayal Port Authority is taking emergency steps to relieve Kandla congestion, where around 70 vessels are anchored and waiting 20‑25 days. It plans to convert one oil jetty for loading bagged rice, aiming to increase throughput. The authority also announced a ₹47,000‑crore expansion plan to boost capacity.
The surge in break‑bulk cargo has intensified bottlenecks, prompting the urgent measures. These actions are intended to clear the queue and maintain cargo flow while the larger expansion proceeds. As India's largest state-owned port by cargo volume, DPA's rapid response aims to prevent further delays.
