Adani Ports Handles 44.8 mn t Cargo in Jan 2026

06 Feb 2026 CW Team

Container throughput recorded notable gains, reflecting growth in export and import activities, while bulk cargoes benefited from improved commodity flows. Port services revenue increased with higher vessel turnarounds, larger average call sizes and stronger demand for ancillary logistics services. The network saw capacity utilisation rise at several terminals, aiding operational efficiency and reducing dwell times. These trends contributed to better berth productivity across the system and supported improved service levels for customers.

Adani Ports continued targeted investments in logistics and hinterland connectivity to support volume growth and customer service. Enhancement projects included mechanisation at bulk handling facilities and digital initiatives to streamline documentation and tracking across the network. The company maintained focus on cost management and asset turns to preserve margins amid market variability and inflationary pressures. Management highlighted network optimisation as a priority to capture trade shifts and support long term growth.

The January performance builds on momentum seen in prior months and provides an early indicator for the second half of the fiscal year. Continued macroeconomic stability and favourable trade patterns would be needed to sustain the pace and to translate volumes into durable earnings gains. The firm will monitor commodity cycles, shipping market dynamics and regulatory developments to align capacity additions. Investors will watch forthcoming monthly data for confirmation of continued improvement and for signals on medium term trends.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (Adani Ports) reported handling 44.8 mn t of cargo in January 2026, representing a rise of 12 per cent year on year. The performance was driven by higher volumes at key container, bulk and break bulk terminals across its coastal network. The company said a diversified cargo mix supported resilience amid seasonal fluctuations and shipping delays. This set the tone for stronger operating metrics early in the fiscal calendar and underlined operational resilience. Container throughput recorded notable gains, reflecting growth in export and import activities, while bulk cargoes benefited from improved commodity flows. Port services revenue increased with higher vessel turnarounds, larger average call sizes and stronger demand for ancillary logistics services. The network saw capacity utilisation rise at several terminals, aiding operational efficiency and reducing dwell times. These trends contributed to better berth productivity across the system and supported improved service levels for customers. Adani Ports continued targeted investments in logistics and hinterland connectivity to support volume growth and customer service. Enhancement projects included mechanisation at bulk handling facilities and digital initiatives to streamline documentation and tracking across the network. The company maintained focus on cost management and asset turns to preserve margins amid market variability and inflationary pressures. Management highlighted network optimisation as a priority to capture trade shifts and support long term growth. The January performance builds on momentum seen in prior months and provides an early indicator for the second half of the fiscal year. Continued macroeconomic stability and favourable trade patterns would be needed to sustain the pace and to translate volumes into durable earnings gains. The firm will monitor commodity cycles, shipping market dynamics and regulatory developments to align capacity additions. Investors will watch forthcoming monthly data for confirmation of continued improvement and for signals on medium term trends.

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