- APSEZ handles all-time high 450MMT cargo volume
- Vizhinjam port crossed the 1,00,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit) milestone during the month
- APSEZ has a network of 15 ports/terminals across India’s coastline with a capacity to handle some 627 mt of cargo a year
- APSEZ emerged stronger, proving its resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity
NE BUSINESSS BUREAU
MUNDRA, APR 2
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.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), in a statement, said during March 2025, it handled its highest-ever cargo volume at 41.5 MMT (+9 per cent year-on-year), led by containers (+19 per cent) and liquids and gas (+5 per cent).
“APSEZ handles all-time high cargo volume in Mar 2025; Mundra becomes the first Indian port ever to cross 200 MMT annual cargo volume,” the company said.
The company said its Vizhinjam port crossed the 1,00,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit) milestone during the month.
During FY25, APSEZ handled 450.2 MMT cargo volume (+7 per cent), led by containers (+20 per cent) and liquids and gas (+9 per cent).
In FY25, logistics rail volume stood at 0.64 Mn TEUs (+8 per cent), and GPWIS volume was at 21.97 MMT (+9 per cent).
APSEZ has a network of 15 ports/terminals across India’s coastline with a capacity to handle some 627 mt of cargo a year.
Adani Ports Mundra Sets National Record
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.
