Adani Ports Reports 16% Rise in February Cargo Volumes to 42.5 MMT


Ahmedabad : Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer and operator, reported a strong operational performance for February 2026, posting double-digit growth across key cargo segments.

In a regulatory filing with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it handled 42.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of total cargo during the month, reflecting a 16% year-on-year increase.

February 2026 Performance Highlights

  • Total cargo: 42.5 MMT (+16% YoY)
  • Container volumes: +14% YoY
  • Dry cargo volumes: +15% YoY

The growth was driven by robust demand and improved operational efficiencies across APSEZ’s nationwide port network, with container traffic continuing to serve as a key growth engine.

Strong Year-to-Date Momentum

For the period April 2025 to February 2026 (YTD Feb’26), APSEZ handled a total of 454.7 MMT of cargo, representing an 11% year-on-year increase. Container volumes rose sharply by 20% YoY, underscoring the company’s growing strength in containerized trade.

Logistics Division Update

The company also shared performance metrics for its logistics vertical:

  • Rail volume (February): 52,101 TEUs (+3% YoY)
  • GPWIS volume (February): 1.7 MMT (-8% YoY)
  • Rail volume (YTD Feb’26): 640,280 TEUs (+10% YoY)
  • GPWIS volume (YTD Feb’26): 19.7 MMT (-1% YoY)

(TEUs: Twenty-foot Equivalent Units; GPWIS: General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme)

The regulatory filing was signed by Kamlesh Bhagia, Company Secretary of APSEZ.

About APSEZ

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited operates a network of strategically located ports and terminals along India’s west and east coasts. The company is part of the diversified Adani Group and plays a central role in India’s maritime trade and logistics ecosystem.


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