VIZAG PORT INNER HARBOUR GEARED TO HANDLE PANAMAX VESSELS. Winner of Greentech Silver Award 2008 in Service sector for outstanding achievement in Safety Management.Winner of Greentech Gold Award 2007 in Service sector for outstanding achievement in Environment Management. For the first time in the history of VPT a Large Gas carrier M.V. MAHARSHI BHARADWAJ with LOA 219.89mts., beam 34.20 mtrs., DWT 59421 and with a draft of 10.9 mtrs., has been berthed  at a LPG berth on 23-12-2007.   VIZAG PORT INNER HARBOUR GEARED TO HANDLE PANAMAX VESSELS. >>Winner of Greentech Silver Award 2008 in Service sector for outstanding achievement in Safety Management.Winner of Greentech Gold Award 2007 in Service sector for outstanding achievement in Environment Management. For the first time in the history of VPT a Large Gas carrier M.V. MAHARSHI BHARADWAJ with LOA 219.89mts., beam 34.20 mtrs., DWT 59421 and with a draft of 10.9 mtrs., has been berthed  at a LPG berth on 23-12-2007  

WELCOME to the Port of Visakhapatnam, the Gateway to the   East Coast of India. It plays a crucial role as the middle point distribution base for Southern, Eastern, Central and Northern states of India. Described as the “Brightest Jewel” of all Indian major ports for its outstanding performance and productivity, Visakhapatnam Port serves as a catalyst in spurring domestic and international trade.

We at Port of Visakhapatnam pledge to offer cost effective, reliable and trustworthy services to the full satisfaction of our customers and facilitate opportunities for business development.

We will continue to co-operate with the federal/State Governments and naval authorities in management of the port in consonance with the best global practices. We will remain committed to making contributions to further development and advancement of Port of Visakhapatnam as well as industrial needs of the country.

We hope to receive your continued understanding patronage and guidance.

Thank you,

CHAIRMAN

Incentives offered to the trade


  • 40% discount on vessel related charges for coastal vessels.
  • 40% discount on cargo related charges for coastal cargo. ( except thermal coal, Iron ore, pellets and POL)
  • 25% rebate in wharfage for project cargo.
  • Only 10% levy on bagged cargo (95% for other cargo).
  • Free period of 30 days to prestack export cargo.
  • Free period of 10 days to store import project cargo.
  • No hike in scale of rates since 2001.
  • Rationalised and simplified Scale of rates.