<p data-path-to-node="5">Reaffirming its position as India’s premier marine trade gateway, <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="89">Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA)</b> continues to handle nearly half of the country’s total seafood exports.</p><p data-path-to-node="6">According to data presented in Parliament by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Visakhapatnam Port accounted for <b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="123">48.89%</b> of national seafood export shipments in FY 2025–26, building on a peak share of <b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="210">50.87%</b> achieved in FY 2024–25. The port’s dominance is anchored by Andhra Pradesh’s extensive aquaculture ecosystem, modern reefer plug infrastructure, and streamlined cold-chain logistics linking regional processing facilities directly to major overseas markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="8"><b data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">Cold-Chain Infrastructure, Aquaculture Integration, and ODOP Synergy</b></h3><p data-path-to-node="9">The port's central role in cold-chain logistics and agricultural exports is driven by strategic operational factors:</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">Aquaculture Hinterland Integration:</b> Situated at the heart of India's major shrimp and marine farming belt, the port provides direct port-gate access for processing units across Andhra Pradesh, minimizing transit times for temperature-sensitive frozen seafood.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Advanced Reefer Infrastructure:</b> Extensive reefer container plug points, automated temperature-controlled storage, and digital customs documentation accelerate vessel dispatch times and prevent cargo spoilage.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,2,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Synergy with ODOP Framework:</b> The port serves as the primary export outlet for marine and agricultural products recognized under the Union Government's <b data-path-to-node="10,2,0" data-index-in-node="151">One District One Product (ODOP)</b> initiative, boosting regional trade and global supply chain visibility.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,3,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Expanding Global Reach:</b> High-frequency liner services operating out of Visakhapatnam connect Indian exporters directly to major seafood importing markets, including the United States, China, the European Union, and Southeast Asia.</p></li></ul>