Major ports record surge in cargo demand by 6% in September

With the handling of more than 65 million metric tonnes (MMT), Major ports recorded a cargo demand growth of 6 per cent in the month of September. The demand growth is primarily driven by crude oil cargo shipments and a surge in miscellaneous commodities. There was a 9 per cent growth in EXIM cargo and a decline of 1.9 per cent in coastal cargo during previous month. As of now, the Major Ports have handled 414 MMT of cargo in the Fiscal Year 25, with a growth of 5 per cent Year-on-Year. Coastal cargo reached 93 MMT in FY 25, recording a 4 per cent YoY growth.