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India’s major ports handle record 915 MT cargo in FY 2025-26
Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said, “The record cargo handling of over 915 million tonnes by our major ports is a testament to the government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening India’s maritime sector. We are building world-class port infrastructure, improving efficiency, and enabling seamless logistics to support India’s growing economy.”
Among the ports, Deendayal Port Authority led with 160.11 MT, followed by Paradip Port Authority at 156.45 MT and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) at 102.01 MT. Other major contributors included Visakhapatnam, Mumbai, Chennai, and New Mangalore ports. In terms of growth, Mormugao Port Authority recorded the highest increase at 15.91 per cent, followed by Kolkata Dock System at 14.28 per cent and JNPA at 10.74 per cent, the ministry said in a press release.
India’s major ports handled a record 915.17 MT of cargo in FY 2025-26, exceeding the 904 MT target and growing 7.06 per cent YoY, according to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
The rise was driven by infrastructure upgrades, digitalisation, and improved logistics, with Deendayal, Paradip and JNPA leading volumes.
Strong gains were seen in Mormugao and Kolkata ports.
The growth has been supported by capacity expansion, enhanced multimodal connectivity, digitalisation initiatives, and increased handling of commodities such as coal, crude oil, containers, fertilisers, and petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL). Improved turnaround time and ease of doing business have also contributed to higher cargo volumes.
The ministry continues to focus on port-led development, logistics integration, and sustainability under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, aiming to strengthen India’s position in global trade.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (JP)