The Visakhaptnam Port Trust has established an all-time record in unloading of manganese ore in bulk in a single day.

The Port handled a quantity of 22,053 tonnes with a gang hook output of 1838 tonnes of Manganese ore in bulk for Saradha Energy & Minerals limited.

The ore was discharged from the vessel m v ILIA on September 14 at East Quay-5 berth. It surpassed the previous best discharge of 19,425 tonnes from the vess m v FREE GODDESS on March 14, 2010.

According to a release from the Port, K R & Sons Private Limited were the Stevedores and Admiral Shipping Limited the steamer agents for the above vessel.

• [Editor:Sophie]