The achievement is particularly noteworthy as
Deendayal Port reached the 70 MMT milestone 32 days earlier than in the
previous financial year, making it the fastest among India’s Major Ports to
achieve the 70 MMT mark in the current fiscal.
The latest performance underlines DPA’s sustained growth momentum and
its ability to efficiently handle rising cargo volumes while maintaining
seamless port operations. Earlier this month, the port had already recorded
strong growth, handling 62.86 MMT of cargo up to August 9, 2026, compared with
51.94 MMT during the corresponding period of the previous year. The continued increase in cargo
throughput reflects the confidence of port users and the coordinated efforts
of shipping
lines, exporters, importers, cargo owners, terminal
operators, stevedores, transporters, customs authorities, employees, workers
and other stakeholders associated with the port.
Deendayal Port has consistently strengthened its operational capabilities and
logistics ecosystem to support growing EXIM trade. Its strategic location on the Gulf of Kutch enables it to
serve major industrial and consumption centres across western, northern and
central India, making it an important gateway for the country’s maritime trade.
The port’s strong performance also builds on its record-setting
achievements in the previous financial year. DPA had crossed the 150 MMT cargo
milestone in March 2026, reaching the mark 18 days earlier than in FY 2024-25,
demonstrating its sustained operational resilience and capacity to manage high
cargo volumes. The latest 70 MMT milestone further reinforces Deendayal Port’s
position as one of India’s leading cargo-handling Major Ports and highlights
its focus on operational efficiency, capacity utilisation, customer service and
maritime excellence. With cargo volumes
continuing to grow strongly, DPA remains focused on enhancing infrastructure,
improving logistics efficiency and supporting the evolving requirements of
India’s EXIM trade. The achievement
of 70.03 MMT in just the early months of FY 2026-27 marks another major
milestone in Deendayal Port’s growth journey, reflecting its continued march
towards higher efficiency, stronger trade facilitation and maritime excellence.