Vedanta鈥檚 VGCB handles India鈥檚 largest bauxite vessel

04 Apr 2025 CW Team

Vizag General Cargo Berth Pvt Ltd (VGCB), a Vedanta Aluminium unit, has handled India鈥檚 largest bauxite vessel to date鈥擬V Captain Leonidas鈥攁t the Visakhapatnam Port. The vessel carried 199,500 metric tonnes (MT) of bauxite, marking a milestone in VGCB鈥檚 operational capacity and reinforcing its role as a major global transshipment hub.

With a beam of 50 metres, draft of 17.9 metres, and deadweight tonnage (DWT) of 203,095 MT, the vessel鈥檚 swift five-day offloading underscores VGCB鈥檚 infrastructure strength and efficiency. Last year, the terminal handled the largest manganese ore shipment at an Indian port via MV Huahine.

VGCB operates the General Cargo Berth at Vizag Port under a 30-year DBFOT concession awarded in 2010. The terminal, developed to reduce coal dust pollution and upgrade coal handling to a multi-cargo facility, continues to invest in modernisation. CEO Chikkala Sateesh Kumar highlighted the company鈥檚 commitment to enhancing Vizag鈥檚 global port standing and contributing to India鈥檚 maritime sector.

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