MANGALURU: New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) has achieved a significant operational milestone by surpassing the 30-million-tonne mark in cargo handling during the current financial year, reinforcing its position as an important maritime gateway on India’s west coast.
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.
