Mundra Makes History: First Indian Port to Hit 200 MT

Mundra Port, the flagship of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), has made history by becoming the first Indian port to handle 200 million tonnes (MT) of cargo in a single financial year. For FY25, the port reached a record 200.7 MT, marking an 11.5% increase compared to the 180 MT handled in FY24.

As India’s largest private port operator, APSEZ manages a network of 15 ports and terminals along the coastline, with a combined cargo handling capacity of 627 MT per year. In total, APSEZ processed 450.2 MT of cargo in FY25, a 7.19% growth from the 420 MT handled in FY24. This surge in cargo volumes was largely driven by a 20% year-on-year increase in container traffic and a 9% rise in liquid and gas cargo. Moreover, logistics rail volume at Mundra reached 0.64 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), reflecting an 8% year-on-year growth.

Mundra Port has developed into a fully operational commercial hub under a 30-year concession agreement with the Gujarat Maritime Board. Its strategic location makes it a vital gateway for India’s Western, Central, and Northern regions, including the National Capital Region, Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.