Major ports handle record 915 million tonnes cargo in FY26, surpass target

April 5, 2026 4:05 PM

Major ports handle record 915 million tonnes cargo in FY26, surpass target

India’s major ports have recorded a strong performance in the financial year 2025–26, collectively handling 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) said on Sunday. The cargo throughput marks a year-on-year growth of 7.06 per cent, reflecting improved efficiency, capacity expansion, and sustained momentum in the maritime sector. The achievement is seen as a key milestone in advancing India’s ambition...

Six Indian Ships Cross Strait of Hormuz Safely, Says MEA

April 2, 2026 9:10 PM

Six Indian Ships Cross Strait of Hormuz Safely, Says MEA

Six Indian-flagged ships carrying LPG, LNG and other cargo have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. Addressing a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India remains in touch with Iran and other countries in the region to ensure safe and unimpeded transit of Indian vessels. He noted that discussions held over the past several days have helped facilitate the safe passage of six shi...

From Sidings To Supply Chains: How Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals Are Rewiring India’s Freight Movement

January 14, 2026 3:22 PM

From Sidings To Supply Chains: How Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals Are Rewiring India’s Freight Movement

For years, India’s logistics story was defined by fragmentation. Freight moved slowly, costs were high, and railways, despite being cleaner and cheaper, were unable to capture their full potential because cargo handling remained scattered and poorly integrated with roads, ports, and industrial zones. While reviewing infrastructure and logistics reforms under the PM Gati Shakti framework, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised that infrastructure must work as a system, not as isolated asse...

Indian Railways sets new record with production of 41,929 wagons to boost cargo capacity

April 4, 2025 4:50 PM

Indian Railways sets new record with production of 41,929 wagons to boost cargo capacity

Indian Railways has achieved a record-breaking feat in wagon production, manufacturing 41,929 wagons in the financial year 2024–25 — the highest ever in a single year. This marks an 11% year-on-year increase over the 37,650 wagons produced in FY 2023–24, the Ministry of Railways announced on Friday. The latest figures reflect a staggering threefold surge compared to the average annual production of 13,262 wagons recorded between 2004 and 2014. The robust increase underlines significant st...

Cargo handled at India’s major ports surges to 819 million tonnes

February 5, 2025 4:52 PM

Cargo handled at India’s major ports surges to 819 million tonnes

The cargo handled at India's major ports has increased from 581.34 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 819.23 million tonnes in FY 2023-24, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5 per cent, which is comparable to global standards, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. During 2023-24, the cargo handled comprised 33.80 per cent liquid bulk, 44.04 per cent dry bulk, and 22.16 per cent container cargo, Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal told the Rajya Sabha in ...

India’s major ports record 3.2 pc rise in cargo during Dec, Deendayal Port leads

January 28, 2025 2:02 PM

India’s major ports record 3.2 pc rise in cargo during Dec, Deendayal Port leads

India's 12 major ports, owned by the Central government, handled 72.2 million tonnes of cargo in December, recording a 3.22 per cent growth over the same month of the previous year. According to data compiled by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Deendayal Port in Gujarat's Kandla accounted for the highest volume of 13.03 million tonnes. Odisha's Paradip Port secured second place, handling 12.84 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during the month, while Jawaharlal Nehru Port ranked t...