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Here’s a deeper dive into Mundra Port, Adani Group’s flagship:

Mundra Port Overview

India’s largest commercial port, located in Kutch, Gujarat—strategically designed as a deep-draft, all-weather gateway to the northern hinterland  .

Operated by Adani Ports & SEZ (APSEZ); opened in 1998 and now features 24 berths and 10 terminals .

Handles a diverse cargo mix: containers, dry bulk (coal, minerals), liquid/petroleum, LPG, project cargo, Ro‑Ro, STS, and auto logistics .

Key Performance Highlights

Historic milestones in FY 2024‑25:

Became India’s first port to exceed 200 million tonnes of cargo in a single year .

Handled 450.2 MMT across APSEZ in FY25 (+7 % YoY), led by containers (+20 %) and liquid/gas (+9 %) .

March 2025 recorded a record-high 41.5 MMT in monthly volume (+9 %) ().

• Vessel traffic spikes:

• November 2024 saw 396 vessels and 845 vessel movements—a monthly record  .

• Container throughput:

FY 23: 6.64 million TEUs handled; nearing full capacity (~90 % of 7.5 MM TEU capacity) .

By FY 23, Mundra contributes ~33 % of India’s container traffic .

Expansion & Infrastructure Plans

Massive capacity scale-up: Received environmental clearance to double annual capacity to 514 MMT via ₹45,000 crore investment .

New terminals: Construction underway for a container terminal adding ~1.2 MM TEUs .

Vision for shipbuilding: Adani aims to launch shipbuilding at Mundra, targeting global shipyard function by 2030 .

Advanced Capabilities & Tech

Equipped to berth VLCCs, capesize bulkers, mega container vessels (e.g., MSC Hamburg with 15,908 TEUs) .

Multimodal connectivity: integrated via road, rail (80 rakes/day), and Western Dedicated Freight Corridor access .

Technologically advanced: modern cranes, automated bagging & conveyor systems, LNG‑fuel vessel incentives and STS infrastructure ().

Considerations & Challenges

• Environmental concerns: Past issues including fine of ₹200 crore in 2013 for pollution violations .

• Regulatory & geopolitical risk: U.S. investigations into possible LPG imports from Iran via Mundra—ongoing scrutiny .

Summary

Mundra Port is a massive growth engine for India’s maritime trade—delivering record-breaking volumes, enhanced infrastructure, and continuous capacity scale-up.

New initiatives like shipbuilding diversification show its future-forward strategy. However, regulatory issues and environmental track record are areas to monitor.