<p data-path-to-node="2"><b data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="0">KANDLA</b> — Continuing a trajectory of operational expansion, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla—one of India’s premier major gateways on the western coast—has posted a strong 21.03% year-on-year growth in cargo throughput for the ongoing fiscal year.</p><p data-path-to-node="3">According to official performance metrics released by port authorities, the major port handled a cumulative 62.86 million metric tonnes (MMT) of EXIM and domestic cargo up to August 9, 2026. This represents a substantial surge compared to the 51.94 MMT recorded during the corresponding period in the previous fiscal year.</p><h4 data-path-to-node="4"><b>Efficiency Gains and Mechanization Drive Throughput</b></h4><p data-path-to-node="5">Port leadership attributed the robust double-digit volume expansion to strategic operational refinements, including accelerated vessel turnaround times, berth mechanization, and streamlined shore-side handling protocols. The port's liquid bulk terminals, dry bulk berths, and container yards witnessed sustained traffic inflows, driven by strong domestic manufacturing demand and active hinterland trade connectivity across Northern and Western India.</p><p data-path-to-node="6">"Our consistent growth trajectory reflects ongoing investments in port infrastructure and digital clearance frameworks," stated a senior DPA official. "By optimizing berth productivity and deepening our multimodal rail-road evacuation links, Kandla continues to reinforce its role as a key catalyst for regional trade and national maritime logistics."</p><h4 data-path-to-node="7"><b>Expanding Multimodal Capacity</b></h4><p data-path-to-node="8">To sustain this growth momentum, Deendayal Port is actively advancing several greenfield and brownfield infrastructure projects under state-backed maritime modernization initiatives. Key ongoing developments include berth mechanizations, capital dredging to accommodate deeper-draft vessels, and expanded intermodal rail staging yards designed to ensure frictionless cargo movement between marine terminals and inland industrial corridors.</p>