Adani Group’s Mundra Port recorded a sharp surge in automobile exports and liquid cargo volumes in January 2026, setting multiple operational records and underscoring the growing role of large, integrated ports in supporting India’s trade and export flows.
The port handled its highest-ever monthly automobile export volume, shipping 25,762 vehicles through its dedicated roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) terminal at Adani Mundra Container Terminal (CT2). This surpassed the previous record achieved in May 2024, reflecting sustained overseas demand for India-manufactured vehicles.
Automakers such as Maruti Suzuki and Toyota increasingly routed exports through Mundra during the month, with consignments bound for markets across Africa, Europe, East Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, port officials said.
Mundra also established a new single-vessel loading record, loading 5,701 vehicles onto one ship—the highest number handled in a single movement at the port. The operation was carried out at a gross handling rate of 145 vehicles per hour, requiring close coordination across yard management, terminal planning, and vessel operations while adhering to safety and security standards.
In parallel, the port’s liquid terminal handled 1.120 million tonnes of liquid cargo in January, marking its highest-ever monthly throughput and exceeding the previous peak recorded in December 2025. The growth highlighted Mundra’s capability to manage multiple cargo streams simultaneously, including energy products, chemicals, and industrial liquids.
Operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer and operator, Mundra is the country’s biggest commercial port, handling over 200 million tonnes of cargo annually. APSEZ accounts for nearly 27% of India’s total port volumes and operates 15 ports and terminals across India, along with four international ports in Israel, Sri Lanka, Australia, and Tanzania.
The port’s performance comes amid a broader policy push to expand port capacity and strengthen logistics infrastructure. The Union Budget 2026–27, presented on February 1, reiterated the government’s focus on enhancing maritime infrastructure and multimodal connectivity to support export-led growth.
Industry observers noted that continued investment in port infrastructure, automation, and operational efficiency would be crucial as India seeks to strengthen its position in global manufacturing and trade supply chains.
