APM Terminals Pipavav sets record for limestone discharge

APM Terminals Pipavav, one of Western India's leading ports, has achieved a productivity milestone for bulk limestone discharge. The Port discharged the limestone vessel “MV El Matador’ within 46 hours, at a discharge rate of 31,263 MT per day. The vessel was berthed on arrival without any pre-berthing delay. The port has a singular focus on faster vessel turnaround due to a strong vessel line-up in waiting.

Limestone and other mineral cargoes are mostly handled conventionally at all Indian ports. This latest operational feat at APM Terminals Pipavav is certainly one of the highest minerals discharge records and way above industry standards. This breakthrough productivity was achieved using the Port’s state-of-the-art Gottwald Shore Cranes together with vessel cranes and seamless co-ordination at the Port ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Commenting on Company’s initiatives, Mr. Jakob Friis Sørensen, MD, APM Terminals Pipavav said, “We are proud of another productivity achievement at our port. Discharging the minerals at the rate of 31,263 MT per day is an outstanding feat and highlights our infrastructure capabilities, flawless planning, and co-ordination among our teams at the Port. We are committed to extend the best services to our customers by moving their cargoes safely and in minimal time at our port through continuous infrastructure development.”

Customer Testimonial

“APM Terminals Pipavav [GPPL] and Ultratech Cement Ltd (UltraTech) have enjoyed a long and cordial business association since inception. APM Terminals Pipavav has supported our supply chain whenever required for both inward movement of raw materials and exports of our finished product (cement). Their timely response & support reflects their commitment towards customers. UltraTech looks forward to strengthening the association with GPPL. Best wishes to GPPL to continue improving their operational excellence."- Ravikumar M, Senior Vice President – Central Procurement Cell, >UltraTech Cement Limited, Mumbai