The Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) has extended the existing rebates on vessel-related charges till March 31, 2020. VPT has extended 50 per cent rebate for a period of one year on port dues and pilotage for vessels of less than 50,000 gross tonnage (GT). The port trust has also extended 70 per cent rebate for a further period of one year on port dues and pilotage for vessels of more than 50,000 GT.