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Delta Ports Sets New Operational Benchmark at Mormugao Terminal Amid Monsoon

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Panaji, June 27, 2025 — Delta Ports Mormugao Terminal Pvt Ltd has once again raised the bar for port operations, setting a new milestone in cargo handling efficiency during one of the most challenging times of the year — the monsoon season.

Demonstrating a blend of precision, coordination, and resilience, the terminal successfully completed the discharge of 60,500 metric tonnes of Iron Ore Fines from the vessel MV Jal Kalpavriksha at Berth No. 10. The entire operation was completed in just 49 hours, a testament to the team’s operational excellence and commitment to performance under pressure.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the performance logged in the final stretch of the operation: an impressive 29,284 metric tonnes were handled within a single 24-hour window, setting a seasonal record for the terminal.

The cargo was consigned to M/s Mandovi Pellets, Goa, one of the terminal’s key clients, further underlining Delta Ports’ critical role in supporting the region’s industrial and export infrastructure.

“This is yet another feather in our cap,” said a Delta Ports spokesperson. “It demonstrates our preparedness and capability to perform efficiently, even in challenging weather, while upholding the highest standards of safety and service.”

Leadership and Teamwork at the Core

Delta Ports attributed this success to the visionary leadership of Vice President Mr. Raghoba Kotkar and the seamless coordination of the terminal operations team. Their meticulous planning, real-time decision-making, and adherence to safety protocols ensured smooth and uninterrupted operations despite adverse monsoon conditions.

“This achievement is a reflection of our team’s unwavering dedication and our culture of operational excellence,” said Mr. Kotkar. “Monsoons traditionally present logistical and safety challenges, but we have continually invested in technology, training, and infrastructure to stay ahead.”

Driving Growth Through Performance

This milestone reinforces Delta Ports’ reputation as a high-performance terminal operator at the Mormugao Port, capable of delivering results that exceed industry norms. It also strengthens the confidence of stakeholders and partners who rely on timely and efficient cargo handling — rain or shine.

As Delta Ports continues to innovate and improve its operational capabilities, this latest benchmark underscores its growing stature as a reliable, forward-thinking logistics partner in the maritime and industrial ecosystem of Goa and beyond.

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ONE delegates visit Delta Ports to assess container-handling infrastructure, express strong interest in Goa Port

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A senior delegation from Ocean Network Express (ONE), Mumbai, visited Delta Ports Mormugao Terminal Private Limited on June 16 to assess the terminal’s container-handling infrastructure—a move seen as a major step towards strengthening regional trade and economic growth in Goa.
ONE, a leading global carrier operating over 260 vessels with a total capacity exceeding 2 million TEU, was represented by its Managing Director Masahiro Sakikubo. Sakikubo, along with the visiting delegates, undertook a detailed tour of the port terminal before participating in a high-level meeting at the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA).
The meeting was attended by MPA Chairperson Dr. VinodKumar, senior MPA authorities, Delta Ports’ top management including Managing Director Ahmed Mohiuddin, Director Shamil Ahmed, Vice President Raghoba Kotkar, GM Operations Pravir Patnaik, and Sr. Manager Business Development Vishnu Prasad. Agents for ONE LINE Goa, Biju Mohan and Nilesh, were also present.

The ONE team showed strong interest in the ongoing developments at Delta Ports, especially regarding the potential resumption of container services. The visit was the result of continuous stakeholder engagement and is seen as a positive indication for the future of Goa Port.
ONE has expressed a firm interest in calling at Goa Port, subject to feeder operator support. Unifeeder is actively assessing the feasibility of adding Goa to its network and is in talks with CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk, MSC, and HMM to ensure container volume commitments post-monsoon.
The MPA chairperson assured full support and incentives to facilitate these developments. Meanwhile, Delta Ports is also in discussions with the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) to include Goa in the SMILE (Sci-Middle-East-India-Liner-Express) Service. This initiative aims to reduce road transport dependency and support coastal cargo movement for commodities such as salt, industrial salt, tiles, bentonite, and manufactured goods—offering a major boost to local industries.
With these initiatives, Goa’s exporters and importers are poised to gain direct global connectivity from their home port, enabling MSMEs to expand internationally with reduced logistics costs.