P C Parida is new Chairman of New Mangalore Port Trust

P C Parida is new Chairman of New Mangalore Port Trust

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Mar 17, 2014: P C Parida  has been appointed as Chairman of New Mangalore Port Trust by the Ministry of Shipping and he took charges on March 15, 2014.

Prior to this he was working as  Dy. Chairman, Chennai Port Trust from January, 2011.  He also worked as Dy. Chairman, Mormugao Port Trust from November, 2008 to December, 2010, FA&CAO of Chennai Port from September, 2001 to October 2008, 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 i.e. Privatization of first  Container Terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port, 1st and 2nd 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.  

After gaining 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 charges, he had 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.