Adani Ports & SEZ handled a record 50 MMT of cargo in August 2026, marking a 19% year-on-year increase. The milestone underscores robust performance across its port network.

The company reported strong growth across key segments, with dry cargo volumes rising 25% YoY and container traffic expanding by 15% YoY during the month. Year-to-date (YTD) through August 2026, total cargo handling reached 234.4 MMT, up 16% YoY. Dry cargo led this period’s growth at 17% YoY, while containers grew by 15% YoY.

Operational Highlights

The record monthly volume reflects expansion in transshipment platforms, particularly at Vizhinjam and Colombo, alongside gains in liquid and coastal dry cargoes. This performance supports the company’s ambition to handle 1 billion metric tons of annual cargo by FY31.

Logistics Rail Performance

Rail logistics volumes showed mixed trends. During August 2026, rail volume stood at 54,131 TEUs, representing a sequential increase of 6%. However, YTD rail volume for the same period fell 33% YoY to 2,50,461 TEUs.

What the Numbers Show

Dry cargo emerged as the primary growth driver in August 2026, with a 25% YoY surge outpacing the 15% growth in containers. While both segments contributed equally to YTD container growth (15%), dry cargo maintained a higher cumulative growth rate of 17% YoY, indicating stronger sustained momentum in bulk handling compared to containerized trade over the first eight months of the fiscal year.

Adani Ports & SEZ subsidiary Astro Offshore has established a wholly owned subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, expanding the group's international corporate footprint.

Corporate development details

The incorporation of the new entity marks a direct international presence for Astro Offshore in Saudi Arabia. Astro Offshore operates as a subsidiary of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone.

The establishment of a wholly owned unit allows Astro Offshore to operate independently in the Saudi Arabian market under full ownership of the parent subsidiary.