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Cargo Traffic at Major Indian Ports Rises by 4.3% to 855 Million Tonnes in FY25.

National | Dated: 17 May 2025

According to official data released by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) in May 2025, India’s 12 major ports recorded a 4.3% rise in cargo handling—from 819 Million Tonnes (MT) in Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24) to approximately 855 MT in FY25.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This growth highlights the resilience and operational strength of India's port infrastructure in managing increasing trade volumes.
  • - Higher throughput in container cargo and fertilizer cargo, which saw a growth of 10% and 13% respectively compared to FY24.
  • - Improved handling of POL (Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants) cargo and miscellaneous commodities, which registered increases of 3% and 31% respectively over FY24.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Two major Indian ports — Odisha-based Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and Gujarat-based Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) — achieved a historic milestone by surpassing the 150 MT cargo handling mark in FY25, reaffirming their roles as leading maritime trade hubs.
  • (ii) In FY25, POL cargo, which includes crude oil, petroleum products, and LPG/LNG, emerged as the top cargo category handled by India’s major ports, contributing 254.5 MT or 29.8% of the total cargo volume.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

As per recent data by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, cargo traffic at major Indian ports rose by what percentage in FY25?

Correct Answer: 4.3%

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Indian Ports Association (IPA)

  • Chairman: Sunil Paliwal
  • Headquarters: New Delhi