New Mangalore Port Authority has announced steep discounts on vessel-related charges for container ships berthing between 3 November 2026 and 31 March 2027. Mainline vessels receive a 50% rebate on berth hire, port dues, and pilotage, while feeder vessels receive 35%. The concessions apply only to ships calling at the port to load or discharge containers, excluding ancillary activities such as bunkering and flag changes. The port handled 192,307 TEUs in FY2025-26 and is seeking to compete with neighbouring ports for containerised cargo.
New Mangalore Port Offers 50% Rebate to Mainline Container Ships, 35% to Feeders, Targeting Traffic Retention
New Mangalore Port Authority has announced steep discounts on vessel-related charges for container ships berthing between 3 November 2026 and 31 March 2027. Mainline vessels receive a 50% rebate on berth hire, port dues, and pilotage, while feeder vessels receive 35%. The concessions apply only to ships calling at the port to load or discharge containers, excluding ancillary activities such as bunkering and flag changes. The port handled 192,307 TEUs in FY2025-26 and is seeking to compete with neighbouring ports for containerised cargo.
