VPA chief is Mumbai Port Chairperson now
Dr M Angamuthu, Chairperson, Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has assumed as the new Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority
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Visakhapatnam: Dr M Angamuthu, Chairperson, Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has assumed as the new Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority.
As per the orders issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways he will hold additional charge as Chairperson of VPA.
Prior to assuming charge at MoPA, Dr Angamuthu, a 2002 batch IAS officer, served as the Chairperson of VPA from May 9, 2023 to September 22. During his tenure, VPA earned global recognition, securing the 19th position in the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) Awards presented by the World Bank.
The port also achieved a historic milestone by handling 82.62 MMTs of cargo, the highest-ever cargo throughput recorded by VPA in a financial year.
Under his leadership, VPA worked in close coordination with the State Government and local authorities, contributing not only to the growth of the port but also to the overall development of Visakhapatnam city and making the city beautiful.
