Adani Ports Reports 16% Jump in February Cargo Volumes to 42.5 MMT, Container Traffic Leads Growth
Ahmedabad, March 2, 2026 – Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), India's largest port developer and operator, has released its operational performance update for February 2026, reporting strong double-digit growth across key segments.
According to a regulatory filing with the BSE and NSE, the company handled 42.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of total cargo during February 2026, marking a 16% year-on-year (YoY) increase.
Key Highlights: February 2026
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Total Cargo: 42.5 MMT (+16% YoY)
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Container Volume: +14% YoY
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Dry Cargo Volume: +15% YoY
The growth was led by robust performance in both container and dry cargo segments, reflecting sustained demand and operational efficiency across APSEZ's port network.
Year-to-Date Performance (YTD Feb'26)
For the period from April 2025 to February 2026 (YTD Feb'26), APSEZ handled:
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Total Cargo: 454.7 MMT (+11% YoY)
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Container Volume: +20% YoY (key growth driver)
Logistics Division Performance
The company also provided updates on its logistics vertical:
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Rail Volume (February): 52,101 TEUs (+3% YoY)
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GPWIS Volume (February): 1.7 MMT (-8% YoY)
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Rail Volume (YTD Feb'26): 640,280 TEUs (+10% YoY)
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GPWIS Volume (YTD Feb'26): 19.7 MMT (-1% YoY)
(TEUs = Twenty-foot Equivalent Units | GPWIS = General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme)
The filing was signed by Kamlesh Bhagia, Company Secretary of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited.
About Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ):
APSEZ is India's largest commercial ports operator with seven strategically located ports and terminals on the west and east coasts of India. The company is part of the diversified Adani Group.
