Adani Ports Achieves Record 44.8 MMT Cargo Throughput in January 2026, Surging 12% YoY Strong Growth in Containers and Liquids

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), India's largest private port operator, kicked off 2026 with impressive operational results, handling 44.8 MMT of cargo in January a 12% rise from January 2025. This performance underscores APSEZ's dominance in the sector, fueled by diversified cargo segments and strategic expansions like the NQXT integration in Australia.

The growth reflects resilient demand in global trade, with containers leading at 16% YoY expansion, vital for India's export economy. Liquids and dry bulk also shone, posting 21% and 8% gains respectively, while logistics rail volumes edged up 3% to support seamless supply chains.
​
Year-to-date figures through January stand at 412.2 MMT (+11% YoY), positioning APSEZ for another stellar fiscal year amid infrastructure investments. Investors eye sustained momentum as APSEZ targets higher capacities.​

Key Highlights

• Total Cargo: 44.8 MMT in January 2026 (+12% YoY), including 3.4 MMT from NQXT cargo.
• ​Container Growth: +16% YoY; year-to-date (YTD) containers up 18%.
• ​Liquids Surge: +21% YoY, bolstering overall performance.
• ​Dry Cargo: +8% YoY contribution.
• YTD Cargo: 412.2 MMT total (+11% YoY).
• ​Logistics Rail: January at 59,308 TEUs (+3% YoY); YTD 588,179 TEUs (+10% YoY).
• ​GPWIS Volume: January 1.9 MMT (flat YoY); YTD 18 MMT (flat).

Sources: InvestyWise , PSU Connect, MarketScreener