Adani Ports, Mundra set a handling record of India’s Largest Fertilizer Shipment
Mundra, India – November 25, 2023: Adani Mundra Port proudly celebrates a groundbreaking achievement as it welcomes the largest-ever fertilizer shipment to dock at its premises. Today marks a historic milestone in India’s maritime trade industry with the successful arrival of 100282 metric tons of D-ammonium phosphate (DAP – fertilizer) from Morocco. This monumental cargo, transported via the colossal MV Patricia Oldendorff, underscores Mundra Port’s exceptional capacity and operational prowess.
As a cornerstone of India’s port infrastructure, Adani Mundra Port has once again etched its name in history by handling an unprecedented volume of dry cargo. The MV Patricia Oldendorff embarked from Morocco’s Jorf Lasfar port carrying a weight that surpasses any previous cargo record set at an Indian port. This achievement underscores the port’s capability to manage extensive cargo capacities efficiently.
Earlier this year, Mundra Port set benchmarks with the anchoring of the MV MSC Hamburg, a vessel equivalent to the length of four football fields. Additionally, on October 20, 2023, the port achieved a milestone by successfully managing 4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) containers. These accomplishments reflect Mundra Port’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence and efficiency in India’s maritime trade sector.
Rakshit Shah, Executive Director of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zones Limited, expressed his elation, stating, “Adani Ports, mundra continues to script a saga of achievements through unparalleled performance. Recently, our flagship port completed 25 years of successful operations, setting a new milestone as the first port in the country to handle over 16 million metric tons of cargo in a single month. Moving forward, the port will continue to spearhead progress in its operations.”
Adani Ports, India’s largest integrated logistics utility and a part of the diversified Adani Group, remains steadfast in its endeavor to optimize port facilities for the nation’s development. The world-class infrastructure at Adani Ports Mundra mirrors India’s burgeoning maritime industry and evolving trade landscape. Mundra Port’s exceptional feat of managing 40 vessel movements in a span of 24 hours stands as a testament to its operational capabilities and efficiency.
