Gujarat Port Ready to Handle 22 Cargo Ships in Next 72 Hours
Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat, has announced it is prepared to handle 22 cargo ships in the next 72 hours amid global shipping disruptions caused by the Iran conflict.
Prasanth Subramani
The Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, Gujarat, has announced that it is prepared to handle 22 cargo ships within the next 72 hours.
According to an official statement from the port authority, shipping schedules have been reorganized to accommodate the vessels, and port staff are working efficiently to ensure smooth operations and high-quality services.
An emergency coordination system has also been established, involving ship traffic management systems, docking facilities, cargo handling teams, and vessel monitoring units to manage the incoming traffic effectively.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the phone, urging him to ensure the safety of Indians and the secure transportation of fuel supplies amid the ongoing conflict.
Following the escalation of tensions in the region, the Deendayal Port Authority confirmed that 22 vessels are expected to arrive at the port.
In a related development, the first crude oil cargo ship from Saudi Arabia reached Mumbai Port on Wednesday after the conflict began. The vessel, named Shenlong Suezmax, sailing under the Liberian flag and captained by an Indian, reportedly switched off its tracking system while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier, another cargo vessel, Mayuri Naree from Thailand, which was carrying crude oil to Deendayal Port, came under an Iranian missile attack while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the death of two Indian sailors.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs also confirmed that around 9,000 Indians, including students, sailors, professionals, and businesspersons, are currently in Iran and that their safety has been ensured.
