Paradip Port Trust

What Paradip Port Trust does

Paradip Port Authority is a government-owned statutory major port on India's east coast, operating under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. Founded in 1962 and declared India's eighth major port in 1966, it handles dry bulk, liquid bulk, break-bulk, container, and project cargo through 18 berths, 3 Single Point Moorings, and 1 Ro-Ro jetty, supported by a mechanized coal handling plant of 42 MMTPA capacity, 24 tugs, an 84 km rail network, and pipeline connectivity to IOCL's Paradip refinery. Its service portfolio spans cargo handling, berth allocation, pilotage, warehousing (12 warehouses), and oil storage coordination (218 tanks operated by oil companies), with the ability to berth Cape-size vessels up to 155,000 DWT at 16.5m draft.

The port earns revenue primarily through regulated cargo handling charges, berth charges, and related transaction fees under the Major Port Trusts Act, supplemented by leases and ancillary services. It achieved a record 150.41 MMT throughput in FY 2024-25 (then India's top major port) and 156.45 MMT in FY 2025-26, generating a provisional net surplus of Rs 1,860 crore in FY 2024-25. Its customer base is concentrated in large industrial enterprises — IOCL, AM/NS India, JSW Group, and IFFCO — with hinterland reach across seven eastern and central Indian states. Technology deployment includes a Vessel Traffic Management System, RFID/IoT-based cargo tracking, a Port Community System (PCS 1x), EDI for paperless customs, and an AI-powered harbor management initiative for predictive maintenance, though AI remains a supporting rather than differentiating capability.

Name

Paradip Port Trust

Legal name

Paradip Port Authority

Website

https://paradipport.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Paradip Port Authority is a government-owned major port on India's east coast handling bulk, liquid, container, and break-bulk cargo for industrial enterprises including IOCL, AM/NS India, JSW, and IFFCO across eastern and central India, with regulated tariff-based revenue and 156.45 MMT throughput in FY 2025-26.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Maritime Logistics Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Cargo Handling Services (Conveying, Grab/Loader Ops, Bagging) (TLAHALAI), Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA), Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE), Terminal & Shipyard Towage (Intra-Port/Facility Moves) (TLAHAHAI), Pilotage Authority & Dispatch Services (Pilot Stations, Rostering, VTS Interface) (TLAHAGAG)

Keywords

• Major port operations
• Cargo handling services
• Marine pilotage
• Bulk cargo terminal
• Port logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Paradip

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cargo Handling Charges: Revenue generated from loading and unloading operations for various cargo types including dry bulk, liquid bulk, containers, and break-bulk cargo. Charges based on cargo volume and type.
2. Berth Charges: Revenue from vessel berthing at port berths, SPMs, and jetties. Charges based on vessel size, type, and duration of stay.
3. Port Surplus/Revenue: Paradip Port reported record cargo handling and generated provisional net surplus of Rs 1,860 crore in FY 2024-25, demonstrating strong financial performance as a major port.
4. Dredging Services: Dredging Corporation of India (DCIL), operating under consortium of four major Indian ports including Paradip, achieved turnover of Rs 1,214.09 crore in FY 2025-26.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Paradip Port Authority is a government major port providing integrated cargo handling and marine services including loading and unloading of dry bulk (coal, iron ore, fertilizers), liquid bulk (crude oil, POL), containers, and break-bulk cargo through 18 berths, 3 Single Point Moorings, and 1 Ro-Ro Jetty. It also offers 24x7 pilotage, tug services, mechanized coal handling (42 MMTPA capacity), warehouse storage, railway evacuation, and operates VTMS for vessel traffic management.

Product overview

Paradip Port Authority operates as a major government port on India's east coast, providing integrated port services rather than a unified software product. Its portfolio includes cargo handling services (dry bulk, liquid bulk, containers, project cargo), mechanized coal handling (42 MMTPA capacity), warehouse storage facilities, oil and liquid bulk handling through pipelines and storage tanks, 24x7 marine and pilotage services with tug support, railway connectivity, and infrastructure projects including Western Dock expansion and a dedicated Green Hydrogen Jetty. The port serves as a logistics hub for eastern and central Indian states with facilities for Cape-size vessels up to 300m LOA and 16.5m draft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cargo Handling Services Handles crude oil, POL products, iron ore, thermal coal, chrome ore, coking coal, manganese ore, containers, fertilizers, and project cargo through 18 berths, 3 Single Point Moorings, and specialized equipment.
• Mechanized Coal Handling Plant State-of-the-art mechanized coal handling facility designed to handle 42 million tonnes per annum equipped with Stackers, Reclaimers, Conveyors and Ship-loaders of 4000 TPH capacity with mechanized unloading from BOBR wagons on a Merry-Go-Round system.
• Warehouse Storage 12 warehouses providing covered storage for dry bulk and break-bulk cargo with weather-protected storage, organized stacking, and efficient logistics operations.
• Oil and Liquid Bulk Handling Handles crude oil and petroleum products through port berths, pipelines, and refineries with support from approximately 218 oil storage tanks operated by oil companies and terminals.
• Marine and Pilotage Services 24x7 pilotage and cargo operations with fleet of tugs (50-60 tons bollard pull), Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS), and security cum pollution response vessel for safe berthing and maneuvering.
• Harbour Mobile Crane Operations 8 Harbour Mobile Cranes of 100T capacity enhancing operational flexibility for handling bulk, break-bulk, and project cargo across multiple berths.
• Railway Connectivity Own railway system with route length of about 7.4 Kms and track length of 84 Kms with 19 full rake length railway sidings and 5 half rake length railway sidings.
• Western Dock Expansion Ongoing infrastructure project for Western Dock expansion to enhance capacity and operational efficiency of the port.
• Green Hydrogen Jetty Rs 797 crore dedicated jetty for handling green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo with 4 million tonnes per annum capacity, approved under National Green Hydrogen Mission.
• Berth Mechanization Mechanization of berths to improve operational efficiency and cargo handling capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 156.45 million tonnes cargo throughput in FY 2025-26
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• Mitsubishi Gas Chemical CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2026Paradip Port hosted high-level delegation from Japan's Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company to explore developing the port as a major green energy export hub. Under a landmark 10-year agreement, ACME Group will supply 100,000 tonnes of green methanol annually to Mitsubishi Gas Chemical from its upcoming facility at Paradip, as part of Odisha's proposed Rs 67,000-crore investment in clean energy.
• ACME GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2026ACME Group will supply 100,000 tonnes of green methanol annually to Mitsubishi Gas Chemical from its upcoming green methanol production facility at Paradip. The initiative aligns with IMO decarbonisation targets and positions Paradip as a key hub for low-carbon marine fuels.
• GH2 Solar LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Strategic partnership for hydrogen exports from Paradip Port. GH2 Solar Limited is collaborating on green energy initiatives at the port as part of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission.
• Indian NavystrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Continuous coordination with Indian Navy for vessel safety and maritime security. Navy provided support during Strait of Hormuz disruptions and for vessels like MT Sanmar Herald navigating challenging geopolitical situations.
• United States (Consulate General Hyderabad)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026U.S. delegation led by Laura Williams, Consul General at U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad, met with PPA Chairman P.L. Haranadh to discuss maritime cooperation and investment opportunities. Discussions centered on strategic infrastructure projects including proposed Bahuda Satellite Port, Green Hydrogen Jetty, and Shipbuilding and Repair Cluster.
• Odisha GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025State government partnership for port-led industrialisation. Odisha Chief Minister pitched two-coast growth strategy. MoUs worth Rs 5,800 crore signed during India Maritime Week 2025 including international cruise terminal in Puri with PPA. State has 433 investment proposals valued at Rs 8.37 trillion under implementation.
• Special Purpose Vehicle (State-PPA Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2025Partnership between Odisha state government and Paradip Port Authority for development of new Bahuda Port (Rs 21,500 crore) and shipbuilding facility (Rs 24,700 crore) at Mahanadi river mouth through Special Purpose Vehicle.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla): India's largest major port by cargo throughput (160.11 MT in FY 2025-26), handling similar dry/liquid bulk and container cargo mix for industrial hinterland customers; the most direct throughput competitor to Paradip.
• Visakhapatnam Port Authority: Neighbouring east-coast major port just 260 nautical miles north, with overlapping iron ore, coal and crude oil cargoes; the leadership team of Paradip includes alumni from Visakhapatnam, underscoring direct operational comparability.
• Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (Kolkata Port Trust): Major port 210 nautical miles north of Paradip, serving the same eastern Indian industrial belt; comparable bulk and break-bulk handling operations and hinterland overlap with Paradip.
• Chennai Port Authority: East-coast major port with diversified bulk, liquid and container cargo handling; competes with Paradip for southern/eastern hinterland cargo and is structurally similar in governance and tariffs.
• Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA): India's largest container port and a major gateway on the west coast; competes for containerized trade volumes and serves as a benchmark for digital/operational initiatives Paradip is pursuing.
• Mormugao Port Authority: West-coast major port with a comparable iron ore, coal and bulk cargo mix for steel/power customers; similar size class and regulatory structure make it a direct operational peer.
• New Mangalore Port Authority: West-coast major port handling POL, LPG, bulk and container cargoes; shares cargo mix and governance model with Paradip, with senior leadership (e.g., FA&CAO) rotated between the two.
• V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (Tuticorin): East-coast major port with diversified bulk, container and cruise operations; comparable throughput scale and customer profile to Paradip and competes for southern hinterland cargo.
• Cochin Port Authority: South-west coast major port offering bulk, container and cruise services; similar statutory/governance structure to Paradip and a benchmark for cruise terminal initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd: India's largest private port operator with a national network of ports and terminals, directly competing with Paradip for cargo across multiple coasts and representing the dominant private-sector benchmark for throughput, technology and pricing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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