The port handled a total cargo
volume of 30.02 Million Metric Tonnes
(MMT) as of November 10, 2026, registering an impressive 5.82% growth compared to 28.37 MMT
handled during the corresponding period of the previous financial year. The
port handled 1,17,131 TEUs containers in the current financial year. This performance reflects the sustained
momentum in cargo movement through the port and highlights its continued
contribution to India’s maritime trade and logistics network. The latest achievement underscores the
collective efforts of the entire port fraternity, including port authorities,
terminal operators, shipping lines, trade partners, logistics service providers
and other stakeholders who play an important role in ensuring efficient port
operations and smooth cargo movement.
The milestone also highlights the importance of New Mangalore Port in
facilitating EXIM trade and strengthening maritime connectivity for Karnataka
and the wider hinterland. With its strategic location along the Karnataka
coastline, the port serves as a key gateway for regional industries and
international trade. The year-on-year
growth in cargo throughput reflects the port’s continued focus on operational
efficiency, stakeholder coordination and capacity utilisation, supporting the
evolving requirements of India’s trade and logistics ecosystem. Crossing the 30 MMT mark well into the
financial year is an encouraging development for NMPA and provides further
momentum towards achieving higher cargo volumes in the months ahead.
As India continues to
strengthen its maritime infrastructure and pursue its ambitions of becoming a
leading global maritime and logistics hub, the performance of ports such as New
Mangalore will remain vital to enhancing trade competitiveness and supporting
the country’s economic growth.