Mundra Port, India’s largest port, has overseen the handling of an impressive 102 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in the current year, showcasing a robust 9 per cent year-on-year growth. Notably, this achievement was reached within a mere 210 days, outpacing the previous record of 231 days established last year.
The port’s success is not confined to its overall cargo volume. According to a press release issued on November 5, Mundra Port has demonstrated substantial double-digit growth year-on-year in essential categories, encompassing containers, liquids, and gas. This accomplishment underscores its pivotal role in facilitating the nation’s trade and commerce.
Mundra witnessed double-digit growth on a YoY basis for containers and liquids and gas, the press release issued November 5 said.
Further, it achieved another milestone of handling 4.2 million twenty-foot equivalents (TEUs) of containers in just 203 days, a feat achieved in 225 days in the previous financial year.
It added new cargo types, such as Hydrolysis Pi Gas (HPG), to its portfolio. So far, in 2023, it docked over 2,480 ships and serviced over 11,500 rakes.
Due to its strategic location, Mundra offers some of the best facilities. Given its capability to maintain deep draft, it is well-equipped to handle large vessels.
On July 23, it berthed one of the largest ships ever – MV MSC Hamburg, 399 m long and 54 m wide, with a carrying capacity of 15,908 TEUs and a current reported draught of 12 m.
In 2021, it berthed the 13,892 TEU APL Raffles, the largest container vessel to call at any Indian port. The Singapore-registered vessel is 397.88 m long and 51 m broad.
Mudra Port enjoys strong connectivity with the hinterland, particularly to the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC). Given the cargo volume growth rate, Mundra Port is targeting 200 MMT in FY25.
(with inputs from ANI)
