<p data-path-to-node="5">Setting a new operational benchmark for India's liquid bulk sector, <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="86">Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ)</b> has successfully handled the largest single-vessel parcel of edible oil ever discharged at an Indian port at its flagship facility in Mundra.</p><p data-path-to-node="6">The milestone was achieved with the discharge of <b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="49">66,800 metric tonnes (MT)</b> of Degummed Soybean Oil (DSBO) from the vessel <i data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="122">MT Bangus</i>. Originating from San Lorenzo, Argentina a major global agricultural export hub the 229-meter vessel with an overall displacement of 88,830 MT was safely berthed and operated using Mundra's specialized deep-draft liquid bulk terminals.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="8"><b data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">Liquid Bulk Infrastructure, Operational Precision, and Trade Impact</b></h3><p data-path-to-node="9">The record discharge highlights the scaling operational capabilities of Mundra Port's integrated liquid terminal ecosystem:</p><ul data-path-to-node="10"><li><p data-path-to-node="10,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">High-Volume Discharge Precision:</b> Managing a consignment of this scale required synchronized coordination across marine, safety, operations, and engineering teams to maintain high discharge rates while adhering to international safety protocols.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Integrated Liquid Storage &amp; Pipeline Network:</b> The cargo was evacuated seamlessly using Mundra’s dedicated liquid jetty infrastructure, connected directly to extensive tank farm storage capable of handling diverse edible oils, chemicals, and petroleum products.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,2,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Optimizing Supply Chain Costs:</b> As one of the world's largest importers of vegetable oils, India relies heavily on port throughput efficiency. Discharging larger single-vessel parcels lowers freight-per-tonne overheads, improves vessel turnaround times, and optimizes supply chains for domestic refiners.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,3,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Reinforcing National Gateway Status:</b> The achievement solidifies APSEZ Mundra's standing as India's premier commercial port authority capable of handling ultra-large liquid bulk vessels without causing berth congestion.</p></li></ul>