Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, India, achieved a milestone by handling a record 150.16 MMT of cargo in the 2024-25 financial year, showing a remarkable 13% growth compared to the previous year, the highest among major ports. The port is implementing strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, with a key focus on achieving 'Berthing on Arrival' to facilitate faster cargo movement. In a sustainability move, the port is aligning with the Green Hydrogen Mission by introducing India's first indigenous electrolysers for a 1 MW green hydrogen plant at Kandla. Furthermore, significant developments like a Rs 30,000 crore shipbuilding project and a new cargo terminal investment of Rs 27,000 crore are on the horizon, set to boost Kandla Port's capacity and transform the region into a global maritime powerhouse. DPA's Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh emphasized the collaborative effort and potential of the port in shaping India's maritime growth, reflecting a positive sentiment towards the future development of Deendayal Port Authority.