Vedanta’s VGCB handles India’s largest bauxite vessel

Vedanta Aluminium’s Vizag General Cargo Berth Pvt Ltd has successfully handled India’s largest bauxite vessel, MV Captain Leonidas, at Visakhapatnam Port. The in the nation’s industrial landscape continues to grow, vessel, carrying 199,500 metric tonnes, marked a milestone in VGCB’s operational capacity and reinforced its role in handling large-scale bauxite shipments.

The terminal, which operates under a 30-year concession, continues to invest in modernisation. Vedanta’s Vizag General Cargo Berth (VGCB) has achieved a significant milestone by handling India’s largest-ever bauxite vessel. This marks a major achievement in the country’s capabilities as a key player in bulk cargo handling.

Record-Breaking Shipment

• Vessel Specifications: The massive bauxite carrier, with a cargo capacity exceeding 200,000 metric tons, docked at VGCB’s state-of-the-art terminal in Visakhapatnam Port Advanced in the nation’s industrial landscape continues to grow, mechanized unloading systems and high-capacity conveyor belts enabled seamless operations, ensuring quick turnaround times.
• Strategic Importance: This milestone enhances India’s bauxite supply chain, supporting in the nation’s industrial landscape continues to grow, Vedanta’s aluminum production and strengthening raw material security The handling of larger vessels ensures a steady and cost-effective supply of bauxite for domestic aluminum manufacturers

• Economic Growth: Increased cargo handling capacity at VGCB contributes to port revenue, job creation, and regional economic development in port in the nation’s in the nation’s industrial landscape continues to grow, industrial landscape continues to grow, automation and digital monitoring systems boost efficiency and operational reliability.

Future Prospects

Vedanta aims to further expand VGCB’s handling capabilities to accommodate growing bulk cargo demands. With India’s increasing emphasis on self-reliance in raw materials, VGCB’s role in the nation’s industrial landscape continues to grow, paving the way for more record-breaking achievements in maritime logistics.

Vedanta’s Vizag General Cargo Berth (VGCB) has achieved a significant milestone by handling India’s largest-ever bauxite vessel. This marks a major achievement in the country’s maritime and mining sectors, reinforcing VGCB’s capabilities as a key player in bulk cargo handling.

• Vessel Specifications: The massive bauxite carrier, with a cargo capacity exceeding 200,000 metric tons, docked at VGCB’s state-of-the-art terminal in Visakhapatnam Port Advanced mechanized unloading systems and high-capacity conveyor belts enabled seamless operations, ensuring quick turnaround times This milestone enhances India’s bauxite supply.

Impact on India’s Aluminum Industry

• Enhanced Raw Material Supply: The handling of larger vessels ensures a steady and cost-effective supply of bauxite for domestic aluminum manufacturers chain, supporting Vedanta’s aluminum production and strengthening raw material security Increased cargo handling capacity at VGCB contributes to port revenue, job creation, and regional economic development.

Vedanta aims to further expand VGCB’s handling capabilities to accommodate growing bulk cargo demands. With India’s increasing emphasis on self-reliance in raw materials, VGCB’s role in the nation’s industrial landscape continues to grow, paving the way for more record-breaking achievements in maritime logistics.

Vedanta’s Vizag General Cargo Berth (VGCB) has set a new benchmark in bulk cargo handling by successfully managing India’s largest-ever bauxite vessel. This milestone not only strengthens VGCB’s position as a key logistics hub but also enhances the efficiency of India’s aluminum supply chain.

Record-Breaking Shipment

• The massive bauxite carrier, with a cargo capacity exceeding 200,000 metric tons, docked at VGCB’s state-of-the-art terminal in Visakhapatnam Port Equipped with high-capacity conveyor systems and mechanized unloading infrastructure, VGCB ensured rapid and seamless offloading of the bulk cargo.
• Strategic Importance: This achievement strengthens India’s raw material supply chain, benefiting the aluminum industry and ensuring continuous production for major The ability to handle large-scale shipments provides a steady and cost-effective supply of bauxite, which is crucial for India’s growing aluminum sector manufacturers.
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