Adani's Mundra Port celebrates 25 years of operations
Gautam Adani saying the might of a nation's logistics not only lies in its ships and cargo but also in its ability to weave dreams and ambitions.
Mundra port is one of the world's largest ports, with over 260 million tonnes capacity. It handled over 155 million tonnes in fiscal 2022-23, nearly 11 per cent of India's maritime cargo.
As much as 33 per cent of India's container traffic flows through the port and it has contributed over Rs 2.25 lakh crore to the state and national exchequer since inception.
«Since berthing its first ship, MT Alpha on October 7, 1998, the port has consistently demonstrated a visionary approach, unwavering ambition and impeccable execution, positioning itself as one of the premier and technologically advanced ports on the global map,» the company said in a statement.
Emerging as a crucial trade gateway, Mundra Port has grown into a multimodal hub that drives trade and fortifies economic progression.
«Mundra is also the EXIM gateway for container traffic.
In fact, 33 per cent of India's container traffic flows through the port across a dedicated freight corridor that offers the unique facility of double-stack containers from the northern hinterland to Mundra,» the statement said.
Commenting on the occasion, Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani said, «Mundra, for me, is much more than just a port. It is the beachhead of a horizon of possibilities for the entire Adani Group.
»25 years ago, when we started the journey, we dreamt of a beacon that would represent India's march forward.
