Mundra Port sets a new benchmark with 200 MMT volume in 2024-25
Mundra Port has made history as the first port in India to handle 200 MMT of cargo in a single year in 2024-25. This milestone reflects Adani Ports Mundra’s ability to excel in multiple domains of port operations, highlighted an official communique.
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 lakh containers. This growth underscores Adani Ports Mundra’s critical role in India’s containerised 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 lakh containers, reinforcing its role as a key facilitator of containerised 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 optimise 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 Ports Mundra’s 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, the communique added.
Source: Exim News Service: Ahmedabad, April 3