<p data-path-to-node="5"> <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="23">New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA)</b> has achieved an operational milestone in cargo diversification by successfully handling and loading a <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="161">3,000 metric tonne (MT) consignment of fish meal in break-bulk mode</b>.</p><p data-path-to-node="6">The cargo operation highlights the port's specialized handling capabilities for organic marine agro-products, which traditionally demand rigorous moisture protection, contamination controls, and swift turnaround cycles. By facilitating the loading of fish meal via break-bulk methodology rather than standard containerized transport, NMPA offered shippers competitive freight economics and flexible parcel sizing, demonstrating the port's agility in catering to specialized agro-export demands across coastal Karnataka.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="8">Key Operational Highlights &amp; Handling Capabilities</h3><ul data-path-to-node="9"><li><p data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="9,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Specialized Break-Bulk Handling:</b> Loading 3,000 MT of bagged fish meal required dedicated labor coordination, precision sling-hoisting, and optimized crane rotations to prevent bag ruptures and preserve the quality of the temperature- and odor-sensitive cargo.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Weather-Protected Stevedoring:</b> To protect the organic feed grade shipment from ambient moisture and coastal squalls, terminal stevedores and cargo handling teams deployed covered staging and synchronized truck-to-hook quayside loading.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,2,0"><b data-path-to-node="9,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Cargo Diversification Strategy:</b> While New Mangalore Port is historically known for managing massive volumes of crude oil, POL products, LPG, iron ore fines, coal, and coffee exports, handling sizeable break-bulk fish meal parcels expands its revenue mix and supports coastal marine processing industries.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,3,0"><b data-path-to-node="9,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Empowering Regional Fisheries &amp; Agro-Clusters:</b> Coastal Karnataka and northern Kerala host substantial fish processing, pelagic catch reduction, and fish meal production plants. Direct break-bulk evacuation through NMPA gives local producers an efficient logistics outlet to reach international animal feed and aquaculture markets.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,4,0"><b data-path-to-node="9,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Operational Commendation:</b> Port officials and logistics partners commended the cargo handling division, marine pilots, and stevedoring agents for executing the non-conventional loading operation safely without compromising scheduled berth occupancy.</p></li></ul>