Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone-operated Adani Ennore Container Terminal (AECT) has achieved a significant operational milestone by handling 10,487 TEUs and executing 7,029 container moves onboard M.V. Maersk Gibraltar within an impressive turnaround time of just 67 hours.
The achievement highlights the terminal’s growing operational efficiency, vessel handling capability, and seamless coordination among marine, yard, planning, and logistics teams. The successful handling of one of the large container vessels without delays further reinforces AECT’s position as a key gateway for container trade on India’s east coast.
The record performance was accomplished through synchronized terminal operations, optimized crane productivity, efficient yard planning, and real-time coordination between stakeholders. The terminal ensured uninterrupted cargo movement while maintaining high standards of safety and precision throughout the vessel call.
Industry observers note that faster vessel turnaround times are becoming increasingly critical for global shipping lines as they seek improved schedule reliability and reduced operational costs amid rising trade volumes. Efficient handling of mega container vessels also strengthens supply chain resilience and enhances port competitiveness.
M.V. Maersk Gibraltar is part of the global fleet operated by A.P. Moller – Maersk, one of the world’s leading integrated logistics and container shipping companies.
The latest achievement reflects Adani Ennore Container Terminal’s continued focus on operational excellence, digitalized port operations, and infrastructure optimization to support the growing demands of international trade and containerized cargo movement.
With increasing container traffic along India’s eastern seaboard, the terminal’s ability to deliver high productivity and zero-delay operations is expected to further strengthen its role in facilitating EXIM trade and improving logistics efficiency for shipping lines and cargo stakeholders.
