Infrastructure development and capacity augmentation of Major Ports is a continuous process. It involves the construction of new berths and terminals, mechanization of existing berths and terminals, capital dredging for deepening of drafts for attracting larger vessels, development of road and rail connectivity etc. As a result, the cargo handling capacity of the Major Ports of the country has gone up to 1617.39 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) as on March 2023.
Cargo Handling Capacity during the last three years
| (In MTPA) | ||||
| Port | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | |
| Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port | 90.77 | 92.77 | 92.77 | |
| Paradip Port | 259 | 289.75 | 289.75 | |
| Visakhapatnam Port | 134.18 | 134.18 | 143.68 | |
| Kamarajar Port | 91 | 91 | 91.00 | |
| Chennai Port | 135 | 135 | 136.00 | |
| V.O. Chidambaranar Port | 111.46 | 111.46 | 111.46 | |
| Cochin Port | 78.60 | 78.60 | 79.90 | |
| New Mangalore Port | 104.73 | 108.96 | 114.96 | |
| Mormugao Port | 63.4 | 63.4 | 63.40 | |
| Mumbai Port | 84 | 84 | 84.00 | |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Port | 141.37 | 141.37 | 141.37 | |
| Deendayal Port | 267.10 | 267.10 | 269.10 | |
| Total: | 1560.61 | 1597.59 | 1617.39 | |
