- The port started in 1933 transformed itself into a mega major port. With a capacity to handle more than 125 million tonnes per annum, it is capable of handling all types of cargoes including iron ore, coal, crude oil, petroleum products, LPG, fertilizers, dry cargoes, liquid cargoes and containers. .
- Port of Visakhapatnam has super cape handling capability and the deepest container terminal among major ports. The port has fully mechanized facilities for handling coal, iron ore and Alumina besides liquid and container cargoes.
- The Port is well connected to the Chennai-Howrah NH-16 by a 4 lane connectivity road for movement of cargo towards the North and South.
Port of Visakhapatnam has become self-sufficient by generating the required electricity for its use. The port has installed a 10 MW Photo Voltaic Solar Energy Project and also utilising its rooftop spaces for generation of solar power. In recognition of its efforts, Port of Visakhapatnam has been adjudged as winner in “Outstanding Renewable Energy User” under service sector in India as part of “Green Energy Awards, 2018”