Mangalore - New Mangalore Port Trust Chairperson Mr. Venkataramana Akkiraju, recently announced that the port, which ranks third nationally in development initiatives, has complete facilities for coffee exports and plans to maintain international coffee trade this financial year.

At a meeting with Chamber of Commerce delegates from Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru and Hassan districts at Taj Vivanta Resort, Akkiraju discussed India’s economic progress. He emphasised the port’s technological advancement to assist traders.

The administration aims to lower transport expenses. The port processed 45 lakh metric tonnes of goods in 2023-24, with coffee being the primary . . .