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Adani Ports Sees Record Cargo Throughput
2 Sep
Summary
- Adani Ports recorded 50 million tonnes of cargo in August.
- Domestic economic activity and container trade fueled growth.
- Cumulative cargo reached 234.4 million tonnes in five months.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has set a new monthly record, handling 50 million tonnes of cargo in August. This achievement signifies a 19% increase compared to the previous year, underscoring India's expanding economy amidst global trade shifts. The growth was broadly distributed, with dry cargo volumes increasing by 25% and container volumes by 15% year-on-year.
International operations, including terminals in Australia and Sri Lanka, alongside key Indian ports like Mundra and Krishnapatnam, contributed to the record throughput. APSEZ's cumulative cargo for the first five months of FY27 stands at 234.4 million tonnes, marking a 16% rise. This performance aligns with the company's strategic goal of achieving an annual cargo handling capacity of 1 billion tonnes by FY31.
