Media Release

Mangalore, Mar 17: P C Parida has been appointed as the chairman of New Mangalore Port Trust by the ministry of shipping. He took charge on Saturday March 15. 

Prior to his present assignment he was working as deputy chairman, Chennai Port Trust from January, 2011. He also worked as deputy chairman, Mormugao Port Trust from November, 2008 to December, 2010, FA & CAO of Chennai Port from September, 2001 to October 2008, and FA & CAO of V O Chidambaranar Port Trust (erstwhile Tuticorin Port Trust) from August 1996 to September 2001. 

During his tenure in different Ports, he was associated with many projects such as privatization of first  container terminal at VO Chidambaranar Port, first and second container terminal at Chennai Port, privatization of coal terminal at Mormugao Port  etc. He was also associated in merger of cargo handling pool at Tuticorin with VOC Port and Chennai Dock Labour Board with Chennai Port. 

He is a graduate in commerce and law and associated member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India.

Having gained rich experience in various ports in various capacities, P C Parida is expected to elevate New Mangalore Port to greater heights. Immediately after assuming the charge, he held discussions with all the departments of the Port, port users and labour representatives and sought their cooperation for the overall development of New Mangalore Port.