APSEZ records 8% cargo volume surge in July

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) has announced an 8% year-on-year increase in cargo volumes for July, reaching 40.2 million metric tonnes (MMT). The growth was primarily fueled by a significant 22% rise in container traffic, as highlighted in the company’s operational performance report filed with the stock exchange.

From April to July, APSEZ handled a cumulative 160.7 MMT of cargo—marking a 10% increase compared to the same period last year. Container volumes during this year-to-date window soared by 20%, reinforcing the company’s strength in handling diverse cargo efficiently.

In the logistics segment, APSEZ saw a 17% jump in rail volumes, transporting 60,940 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in July. However, cargo volumes under the Gangavaram Port–Vizag Iron Ore Supply (GPWIS) initiative declined by 13%, down to 1.61 MMT.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) reported strong year-to-date (YTD) logistics performance through July, with rail volumes rising 15% to 240,419 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). GPWIS (Gangavaram Port–Vizag Iron Ore Supply) cargo volumes also climbed 3%, reaching 7.67 million metric tonnes (MMT).

In a landmark move towards sustainable infrastructure, APSEZ recently unveiled the world’s first steel slag road at a private port. The 1.1-kilometre stretch at Hazira Port in Surat connects the multi-Purpose Berth to the coal yard and is constructed using processed steel slag—a by-product of steel manufacturing. This project was developed in collaboration with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and the Union Ministry of Science and Technology, demonstrating APSEZ’s commitment to innovative, eco-friendly solutions and circular economy principles.