Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has announced its operational performance for October 2026, handling a total cargo volume of 51 MMT, marking a substantial 27% year-over-year growth. This surge was primarily driven by increases in dry cargo, containers, and liquids. The company’s logistics rail volumes also demonstrated sequential improvement, contributing to overall positive performance.
Adani Ports Achieves Strong Cargo Growth
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) has reported robust operational performance for the month of October 2026, with total cargo volumes reaching 51 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT). This represents a significant year-over-year (YoY) increase of 27%.
Key Drivers of Growth
The impressive growth in cargo handling was propelled by strong performances across various segments. Dry cargo saw a notable YoY increase of 36%, while containers experienced a 21% YoY growth. Additionally, liquids handling also grew by 21% YoY. Domestic port cargo volume also contributed positively, registering an 18% YoY growth.
Year-to-Date Performance
For the year-to-date period ending October 2026, APSEZ has handled a cumulative port cargo volume of 331 MMT, reflecting a 16% YoY increase. This year-to-date growth was similarly led by dry cargo, which grew by 18% YoY, and containers, up by 16% YoY.
Logistics Rail Volume Improvement
In its logistics segment, APSEZ’s rail volumes have continued to show sequential improvement. During October 2026, logistics rail volume stood at 62,653 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units), a slight increase from 62,302 TEUs in September 2026. The year-to-date logistics rail volumes for October 2026 reached 3,75,416 TEUs, despite a 10% YoY decrease.
Source: BSE