New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) has started the handling of a new cargo — sunflower seed oil cake.
A press release by NMPT said here on Saturday the ship – M.V. Amber – with 10,000 tonnes of sunflower seed oil cake from Ukraine called at the port last week.
This new cargo, which is used as animal feed, has been imported by MK Agrotech Pvt Ltd, Srirangapatna, Mysuru, for local distribution, it said.
Marinelinks Shipping Agencies and Cargolinks were the steamer agents and stevedores, respectively, for the cargo.
The release said the cargo would be imported regularly through New Mangalore Port.
The drives by the port administration to conduct business and trade meets at various locations in the hinterland have contributed to the movement of new cargoes through the port, the release added.