Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has surpassed its cargo handling target for the financial year 2025–26, crossing an impressive 158.60 million tonnes (MT) milestone—well ahead of schedule. The achievement places the port firmly on track to set a new record in cargo throughput by the close of the fiscal year.
Located in Kandla, one of India’s most strategically important maritime hubs, DPA has continued to demonstrate strong operational resilience and efficiency, driven by robust demand across key cargo segments including crude oil, petroleum products, coal, fertilizers, and containerized cargo.
Officials attribute the strong performance to enhanced port infrastructure, streamlined logistics, and a user-centric operational model, which has enabled faster turnaround times and improved cargo handling capacity. The port’s consistent focus on modernization, digitalization, and multimodal connectivity has also contributed significantly to its growth trajectory.
As a user-driven port, DPA has prioritized stakeholder engagement, ensuring that shipping lines, exporters, and importers benefit from efficient services and competitive turnaround times. This approach has strengthened its position as a preferred gateway for trade on India’s western coast.
The latest milestone further reinforces DPA’s role in advancing India’s maritime ambitions under national initiatives aimed at boosting port-led development and logistics efficiency.
With momentum building and cargo volumes continuing to rise, Deendayal Port Authority is now poised to exceed its previous records, underlining its critical contribution to India’s expanding maritime economy.
