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Mumbai Port Authority has set an ambitious cargo throughput target of 80 million metric tonnes (MMT) for the coming fiscal year, following its highest-ever cargo handling performance of 75.15 MMT in FY 2025-26. The achievement underscores the port’s growing importance in India’s maritime logistics ecosystem and highlights its continued focus on operational excellence, capacity optimization, and stakeholder collaboration.
The record performance represents a significant milestone for one of India’s oldest and most strategically located ports. During FY 2025-26, Mumbai Port accounted for 8.22% of the cargo handled by the country’s major ports, reinforcing its position as a key gateway for international and coastal trade. The port also maintained strong market shares across critical cargo segments, including iron and steel EXIM cargo, liquid bulk cargo, and coastal trade.
The new target was announced during a stakeholder meeting convened by the port authority to review operational performance and identify strategies for sustaining growth. Discussions focused on improving vessel turnaround times, optimizing berth utilization, enhancing cargo handling efficiency, and maintaining cost competitiveness amid evolving global trade dynamics.
Addressing industry stakeholders, Mumbai Port Authority Chairperson Dr. M. Angamuthu emphasized that the record cargo throughput was the result of coordinated efforts among port users, trade partners, terminal operators, and government agencies. He highlighted the broader economic impact of port-led growth, noting that increased cargo volumes contribute to revenue generation, employment creation, and national economic development.
The port authority is also prioritizing sustainability and long-term infrastructure development as part of its growth strategy. Stakeholders reviewed plans aimed at strengthening operational resilience while advancing environmentally responsible cargo handling practices. Future expansion initiatives, including waterfront development projects, are expected to support the port’s long-term competitiveness and service capabilities.
Mumbai Port’s growth ambitions align with the broader momentum across India’s maritime sector. The country’s major ports collectively handled a record 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2025-26, reflecting rising trade volumes, infrastructure investments, and efficiency improvements across the logistics network. Against this backdrop, Mumbai Port’s 80 MMT target signals its intent to play an even larger role in supporting India’s supply chain and trade ambitions in the years ahead.
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Mumbai Port Authority has set an ambitious cargo throughput target of 80 million metric tonnes (MMT) for the coming fiscal year, following its highest-ever cargo handling performance of 75.15 MMT in FY 2025-26. The achievement underscores the port’s growing importance in India’s maritime logistics ecosystem and highlights its continued focus on operational excellence, capacity optimization, and stakeholder collaboration. The record performance represents a significant milestone for one of India’s oldest and most strategically located ports. During FY 2025-26, Mumbai Port accounted for 8.22% of the cargo handled by the country’s major ports, reinforcing its position as a key gateway for international and coastal trade. The port also maintained strong market shares across critical cargo segments, including iron and steel EXIM cargo, liquid bulk cargo, and coastal trade. The new target was announced during a stakeholder meeting convened by the port authority to review operational performance and identify strategies for sustaining growth. Discussions focused on improving vessel turnaround times, optimizing berth utilization, enhancing cargo handling efficiency, and maintaining cost competitiveness amid evolving global trade dynamics. Addressing industry stakeholders, Mumbai Port Authority Chairperson Dr. M. Angamuthu emphasized that the record cargo throughput was the result of coordinated efforts among port users, trade partners, terminal operators, and government agencies. He highlighted the broader economic impact of port-led growth, noting that increased cargo volumes contribute to revenue generation, employment creation, and national economic development. The port authority is also prioritizing sustainability and long-term infrastructure development as part of its growth strategy. Stakeholders reviewed plans aimed at strengthening operational resilience while advancing environmentally responsible cargo handling practices. Future expansion initiatives, including waterfront development projects, are expected to support the port’s long-term competitiveness and service capabilities. Mumbai Port’s growth ambitions align with the broader momentum across India’s maritime sector. The country’s major ports collectively handled a record 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2025-26, reflecting rising trade volumes, infrastructure investments, and efficiency improvements across the logistics network. Against this backdrop, Mumbai Port’s 80 MMT target signals its intent to play an even larger role in supporting India’s supply chain and trade ambitions in the years ahead. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
Transport Corporation of India (TCI) is accelerating its presence in India’s coastal shipping sector through a strategic fleet expansion plan aimed at strengthening multimodal logistics capabilities and capturing growing demand for domestic seaborne cargo movement. The integrated logistics and supply chain company has initiated the acquisition of new cargo vessels to enhance its coastal seaway operations; a segment increasingly viewed as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to road transportation. The move aligns with the broader industry trend of leveraging India’s extensive coastline to improve freight efficiency and reduce logistics costs. According to company executives, TCI has placed orders for two cellular container vessels with a capacity of approximately 7,300 deadweight tonnes (DWT) each. The vessels are expected to be deployed along key routes connecting ports on India’s eastern and western coasts. The company is also exploring opportunities to acquire a second-hand vessel to boost capacity in the near term while awaiting delivery of the new ships. Industry observers note that coastal shipping in India remains significantly underutilized despite the country’s 7,500-kilometre coastline. A relatively small share of domestic cargo currently moves through coastal waterways, creating substantial room for growth as businesses seek more economical and environmentally friendly transportation solutions. The fleet expansion comes at a time when demand for coastal cargo movement is gaining momentum, supported by government initiatives promoting multimodal logistics and port-led development. Rising road congestion, increasing fuel costs and the need for lower carbon emissions are encouraging shippers to consider sea transport for long-haul domestic freight. For TCI, the investment represents a long-term commitment to expanding its marine logistics portfolio. The company already operates a fleet serving coastal container transportation and expects additional vessel capacity to strengthen service reliability and network reach. The new ships are expected to enhance cargo movement between major industrial and consumption centres, supporting sectors such as manufacturing, engineering, consumer goods and automotive logistics. The company’s seaways business has emerged as an important component of its multimodal strategy, complementing its road, rail and warehousing operations. By increasing fleet capacity, TCI aims to capitalize on the growing shift toward integrated logistics solutions while improving operational efficiencies for customers. As India pursues its goal of lowering logistics costs and enhancing supply chain resilience, investments in coastal shipping infrastructure and fleet modernization are expected to play a crucial role. TCI’s latest vessel acquisition plan reflects growing confidence in the sector’s long-term potential and underscores the increasing importance of maritime transport in the country’s evolving logistics landscape. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 https://cargoconnect.co.in/ 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
The Jalna Dry Port in Maharashtra has received its first trial container rake, marking a key operational milestone for the inland logistics facility and strengthening hopes for improved multimodal cargo connectivity in the Marathwada region. The trial movement is seen as an important step toward commissioning full-scale rail-based cargo operations at the dry port, which has been developed as a multi-modal logistics park near the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). The facility is expected to serve industries across Jalna and neighbouring districts by providing direct access to containerised export-import logistics infrastructure. Developed under a joint initiative involving the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and National Highways Logistics Management Ltd, the project is designed to reduce dependence on distant seaports for cargo aggregation and customs processing. The arrival of the first rake demonstrates readiness of the rail connectivity and container handling systems that are central to the project’s logistics model. Industry stakeholders in the region have long viewed the Jalna facility as a critical infrastructure project for sectors such as steel, agriculture and manufacturing. By enabling inland customs clearance and rail evacuation of cargo, the dry port is expected to lower transportation costs and shorten transit times for exporters from the Marathwada belt. The project had faced delays in operational rollout over the past few months due to pending approvals and administrative clearances, including issues related to taxation and regulatory documentation. However, recent developments, including customs port designation and the successful trial rake movement, indicate progress toward commercial operations. Spread across nearly 400 acres, the Jalna Dry Port has been planned as an inland cargo hub with container yards, warehousing facilities and multimodal transport infrastructure. Authorities expect the project to improve logistics efficiency for central Maharashtra while easing cargo movement toward western gateway ports such as JNPA. Follow CARGOCONNECT for more such updates.
