From a handful of tonnes in 1998, Mundra went on to handle 100 million tonnes (MT) in 2014, the first in India to do so. Today, the port handles over 155 MT (again the first in India), which constitutes nearly 11 per cent of India’s maritime cargo. Mundra is also the EXIM gateway for container traffic. In fact, 33 per cent of India’s container traffic flows through the port across a dedicated freight corridor that offers the unique facility of double-stack containers from the northern hinterland to Mundra, says a release.
As the nation’s largest commercial port, spread over 35,000 acres, Mundra boasts of facilities like the largest coal, natural gas and auto terminals. Its deep draft and all-weather capabilities ensure efficient cargo evacuation and minimal turnaround time. Its strategic advantages and superior facilities have made it the preferred choice for major global shipping lines.