Mundra Port Cargo Performance Hits Record Highs In 2025
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Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport utility, reported a 16% year-on-year growth in cargo volumes for August 2025, handling 41.9 MMT of total cargo.
This growth was largely driven by a 29% surge in container traffic, reinforcing APSEZ’s leadership in port operations and its role as a critical enabler of India’s trade. The rise in container traffic is significant because containers are the backbone of global trade. More than 80% of world trade by volume is carried by sea, and India depends heavily on efficient port operations to connect its exporters and importers to international markets. By improving throughput, APSEZ is helping India lower logistics costs and remain globally competitive.
Mundra Port, the flagship gateway on India’s western coast, delivered a series of record-breaking performances during the month. The T2 terminal achieved its highest-ever monthly throughput, handling 1,29,780 TEUs, while AMCT (CT2) set a new milestone with 1,04,793 TEUs across 40 vessels, surpassing its previous best of 1,01,441 TEUs in July 2023.
Mundra’s container terminals are among the most modern in South Asia, equipped with automated systems and large handling capacities. The growth of TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) is also linked to India’s rising export demand for textiles, machinery, and chemicals, as well as increased imports of electronics, energy resources, and raw materials. Each record not only reflects operational strength but also shows how Mundra supports India’s trade-driven economy.
In addition, Mundra’s RoRo operations established a new single-day benchmark on August 29, 2025, with the wharfing of 1,460 cars, overtaking the earlier record of 1,435 cars achieved in March 2025. Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) facilities make it easier for cars and heavy vehicles to be shipped without using cranes. Mundra has become a hub for automobile exports, especially for Indian manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors, which send thousands of vehicles to Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
Container and rail operations also recorded new highs. The port handled 0.97 lakh outward container TEUs across 756 import rakes, exceeding the previous record of 0.94 lakh TEUs. Double stack handling touched fresh peaks with 542 import rakes carrying 0.31 lakh TEUs, while overall double stack volumes reached 0.50 lakh TEUs (0.19 export and 0.31 import) across 885 rakes, surpassing the earlier benchmark of 0.46 lakh TEUs in July 2025.
The double-stack train operations are a huge advantage for India. This system, where two containers are stacked one above the other on rail wagons, improves efficiency and lowers transportation costs. Mundra Port is strategically linked to India’s Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), which provides faster cargo movement between Gujarat and North India. This is crucial for moving goods like food grains, textiles, and manufactured products quickly to ports for export.
Across all ports, APSEZ handled 202.6 MMT of cargo in the year-to-date period from April to August 2025, reflecting 11% year-on-year growth, led by a 22% increase in container volumes. Logistics operations also showed upward momentum, with rail volumes at 57,347 TEUs in August, up 8% year-on-year, and GPWIS cargo at 1.69 MMT, an increase of 3%. Year-to-date, rail volumes rose 14% to 2,97,766 TEUs, while GPWIS cargo reached 9.35 MMT, a 3% increase.
The growth in rail logistics reduces dependence on road transport, cutting both costs and carbon emissions. India is focusing on greener transport models, and ports like Mundra are contributing to this transition. GPWIS (Grain, Pulses, Wheat, and Industrial Supplies) cargo reflects India’s agriculture and industrial output, linking rural economies with global buyers.
Beyond operational records, Mundra Port holds deep economic and strategic significance for both the region and the nation. Situated in Kutch, Gujarat, the port has emerged as a vital hub for international trade, serving as India’s largest commercial port and the country’s principal gateway for containerised, bulk, and liquid cargo. Its seamless connectivity through rail, road, and pipelines integrates hinterland markets with global supply chains, reducing logistics costs and enhancing trade competitiveness.
By supporting the government’s “Make in India” and “Maritime India Vision 2030” initiatives, Mundra Port is not only driving regional prosperity but also strengthening India’s position in the global maritime sector. Gujarat already contributes about 40% of India’s total cargo traffic, and Mundra is the crown jewel of this network. Its success has positioned India as a stronger player in global trade routes connecting Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
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