Adani Ports Mundra Becomes First Indianport Ever To Cross 200 MMT Annual Cargo Volume News24 –

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has etched an indelible mark in India’s maritime legacy, achieving a collective cargo handling volume of 450 million metric tons (MMT) across all its ports in the financial year 2024-25. At the forefront of this remarkable feat is Mundra Port, which has made history as the first port in India to handle 200 MMT of cargo in a single year. This dual milestone not only highlights Mundra’s supremacy as the nation’s premier trade gateway but also elevates APSEZ’s stature as a titan in India’s maritime and logistics ecosystem, setting an unprecedented national record.

Gujarat | India’s largest private port, Mundra Port, has set a new benchmark by becoming the first Indian port to handle over 200 million metric tons (MMT) of cargo.

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The combined achievement of 450MMT across APSEZ’s portfolio reflects the company’s operational excellence and strategic vision, while Adani Ports Mundra standalone accomplishment of 200MMT underscores its pivotal role within this success. Together, these milestones signify a transformative moment for India’s port sector, reinforcing APSEZ’s leadership and Mundra’s dominance in driving the country’s trade and economic growth.

Adani Ports Mundra Sets National Record With Historic 200 MMT Cargo Handling Milestone

Operational Excellence Across the Board

The 200 MMT milestone reflects Adani Ports Mundra’s ability to excel in multiple domains of port operations:
Key Highlights of FY 2024-25: A Year of Records
The financial year 2024-25 was defined by a series of record-breaking achievements across Mundra Port’s operations. Here’s a detailed look at the standout performances:

Container And Liquid Cargo Triumphs

APSEZ’s container and liquid cargo operations reached new heights:

• Record Container Throughput: The AICTPL terminal handled an all-time high of 33.05 lakhs containers, surpassing the previous year’s record of 31.49 lakhs containers. This growth underscores Adani Ports Mundra critical role in India’s containerized trade.
• Liquid Terminal Peak: The Liquid Terminal managed 8.73 MMT of cargo, the highest volume since FY 2010-11, reflecting its ability to meet rising demand for liquid commodities and petroleum products.

SPRH And Railway Milestones

• The port’s SPRH and railway operations also delivered stellar results:
• SPRH Throughput Record: SPRH achieved an all-time high throughput of 16.17 lakhs containers, reinforcing its role as a key facilitator of containerized cargo movement.
• Peak Train Operations: Mundra Port Railway Services operated 20,578 trains, exceeding the previous record of 20,149, and ensuring robust connectivity to hinterland markets.

West Basin Achievements

• The West Basin emerged as a cornerstone of Mundra’s success, delivering
  exceptional results:

• Highest Dispatch: In March 2025, the port dispatched 59 rakes (totaling 234,902.520 MT), surpassing its previous record of 52 rakes set in September 2024. This feat highlights APSEZ’s ability to optimize rail logistics and eliminate costly delays.
• Highest Monthly Volume: The West Basin processed 3.76 MMT of cargo in March 2025 alone, marking the highest monthly volume of the fiscal year and demonstrating the port’s capacity to handle peak loads efficiently.
• Fastest Vessel Discharge: Mundra achieved the quickest discharge of the pet coke vessel MV AMIS RESPECT (60,489.4 MT) in just 17 hours, setting a new benchmark for speed and efficiency in bulk cargo handling.

The West Basin, Liquid Terminal, and railway operations played pivotal roles in driving this milestone, with each segment delivering standout results that collectively pushed the port past the 200 MMT mark. Adani Port’s Mundra success is all the more remarkable given the challenging global trade environment it navigated during FY 2024-25. The world faced significant headwinds, including geopolitical tensions in key regions, rising tariffs that disrupted trade flows, and supply chain upheavals triggered by ongoing conflicts and economic instability. Yet, APSEZ emerged stronger, proving its resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity. This landmark achievement of handling of cargo in FY 2024-25 solidifies Adani Ports pivotal role as India’s foremost logistics powerhouse.

Beyond the numbers, it reflects the port’s contribution to driving economic progress, enhancing global trade connectivity, and supporting India’s ambition to become a global manufacturing and trading hub. Adani Ports success is a beacon of what is possible when innovation, infrastructure, and teamwork converge to overcome challenges and set new standards.