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Part of situation: Indian maritime infrastructure and port capacity expansion (3 clusters)

Indian ports report record-breaking cargo and container handling volumes

cargo handling maritime trade port infrastructure container throughput logistics

Major Indian ports have reported significant operational milestones. Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla set a new national record by handling 963,951 metric tonnes of cargo in a single 24-hour period on October 2, 2026. This surpasses the previous record of 903,904 metric tonnes set in September 2026.

At Chennai Port, the DP World-operated Chennai Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd. (CCTPL) achieved its highest monthly container throughput in a decade. During September 2026, the terminal handled 89,743 TEUs across 36 vessels. These achievements reflect increased maritime trade activity and ongoing efforts to enhance port competitiveness and logistics infrastructure in India.

Entities

Chennai Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd. · Chennai Port Authority · DP World · Deendayal Port Authority

Sources

Deendayal Port Kandla sets new national record with 9. 63 lakh tonnes handled in a day | Maritime Gateway [www.maritimegateway.com]
Chennai Port system to ease container movement [indiashippingnews.com]
Chennai Port Deepens Southeast Asia Supply Chains With Monthly Container Service [www.deccanchronicle.com]