Category: Major/ Non-major Ports

In a notable development, Adani International Container Terminal Private Limited (AICTPL) handled over 300,431 twenty-feet equivalent units (TEUs) containers across 97 vessels during November 2023.

On November 25, 2023, the Gateway Terminals of India (GTI) handled 6,210 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) by road. This is the highest volume handled at the terminal since its inception in 2006.

The maximum draught for berth no. 15 and 16 at the New Mangalore Port (NMP) has been increased to 14.00 metres with 1.0 metre height of rising tide.

During April-October FY 2024, the Indian major ports handled 463.98 million tonnes (mt) of cargo traffic, compared to 446.14 mt in the corresponding period of FY 2023, registering a growth of 4.0 per cent.

In a notable development, APM Terminals Pipavav achieved a landmark by loading the 1,000th liquid petroleum gas (LPG) rake at the port.

The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) reported that it has set a record of handling 50 million metric tonnes in 228 days during FY 2024.

The second Chinese vessel, Zhen Hua 29 docked at the Vizhinjam International Seaport on November 13, 2023.

The Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is planning to enhance capacity, efficiency, safety, and sustainability of its port operations.

On November 9, 2023, the Chennai Port Authority (CPA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Littoral Cruises Limited to enhance cooperation and encourage cruise shipping in India.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) reported its highest ever half yearly revenue of Rs 128.94 billion, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of Rs 74.29 billion during April to September period of FY 2024.

On November 7, 2023, the Chennai Port achieved an all-time record of handling 20,100 tonnes of imported steel cargo (hot rolled coils) in a single day.

The APM Terminals Pipavav ((Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited) has reported 52 per cent increase in net profit at Rs 1.07 billion during July to September 2023 period, as compared to Rs 707.13 million net profit in the corresponding period of FY 2023.

In a notable development, the Mundra Port handled 16.1 million metric tonnes (mmt) of cargo in October 2023.

On October 27, 2023, Dhamra Port handled record cargo of 258,214 metric tonnes.

The Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZL) handled 37 million metric tonnes of total cargo in October 2023, an increase of 48 per cent year on year.

On October 30, 2023, Adani Gangavaram Port announced the induction of new cargo handling equipment on the port premises.

As per reports, the Adani Group is investing Rs 4 trillion in the ongoing and new projects at Mundra in Gujarat’s Kachchh region.