August Throughput Crosses 50 Million
Key Highlights
- APSEZ handled a record 50 million tonnes of cargo in August.
- Monthly cargo throughput increased 19% year-on-year.
- Dry cargo volumes rose 25%.
- Container volumes increased 15%.
- Five-month FY27 cargo volumes reached 234.4 million tonnes.
- Rail volumes reached 54,131 TEUs in August.
- APSEZ continues to target one billion tonnes annually by FY31.
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Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd recorded its highest-ever monthly cargo throughput in August, handling 50 million tonnes as strong domestic activity, rising container trade and a diversified cargo mix supported volumes.
The company said August cargo volumes increased 19% from 41.9 million tonnes recorded in the same month a year earlier.
The growth was broad-based across cargo categories. Dry cargo volumes increased 25% year-on-year, while container volumes rose 15%. Shipments of commodities including coal, iron ore, limestone and other minerals also contributed to the increase.
International operations provided additional support. North Queensland Export Terminal in Queensland, Australia, contributed to the overall volumes, while Colombo West International Terminal in Sri Lanka continued its ramp-up.
Several major assets within APSEZ’s network also recorded growth. These included Mundra in Gujarat, Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and the company’s port operation at Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
The August record represents a strong start to FY27. APSEZ handled 43.1 million tonnes in April, followed by 48.3 million tonnes in May, 46.8 million tonnes in June and 46.3 million tonnes in July.
With August’s performance included, cumulative cargo handled during the first five months of FY27 reached 234.4 million tonnes, representing a 16% increase over the corresponding period a year earlier.
Dry cargo volumes during the period increased 17%, while container volumes rose 15%.
The performance comes against the backdrop of resilient economic activity in India. The country’s real GDP expanded 7.8% in the April-June quarter of FY27, with manufacturing growth reaching 9.2% and services expanding 10%.
At the same time, global shipping markets continue to face significant uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions, changing shipping routes and supply-chain restructuring are influencing the movement of goods between major trade corridors.
These developments are increasing the importance of port operators that can provide access to multiple markets and cargo categories. APSEZ’s network of Indian and international gateways gives the company exposure to a broad range of commodities and trade routes.
The company operates across ports, marine services and logistics, allowing cargo to move through multiple gateways as trade patterns evolve.
Its logistics business also provides inland connectivity between ports and consumption and production centres. Rail volumes reached 54,131 twenty-foot equivalent units in August, up 6% from July.
The company has been expanding its integrated logistics capabilities as part of a broader strategy to connect ports with industrial and consumption centres.
The latest monthly record strengthens APSEZ’s position as India’s largest port operator and supports its longer-term growth ambitions.
The company is targeting annual cargo handling capacity of one billion tonnes by FY31. Achieving that target will require continued investment in port capacity, logistics infrastructure and international operations.
The August performance demonstrates the potential benefits of a diversified port network at a time when global trade routes are undergoing significant changes.
