New Delhi: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) disclosed a robust cargo‑handling record for September 2026 and the first half of the FY 2026‑27.
In its operational update filed with the stock exchanges, the company reported handling 46 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in September 2026, a **11% year‑on‑year uplift** from the same month a year earlier.
Across the April‑September window, total cargo volumes climbed to 280 MMT, representing a **15% increase** over the comparable period of the previous financial year.
Container segment fuels the surge
Container throughput emerged as a primary driver of the growth story. APSEZ logged a **15% YoY jump** in container volumes during the first half of FY27.
Dry‑cargo handling mirrored this performance, also posting a **15% year‑on‑year rise** over the April‑September stretch.
The data underscores a broad‑based expansion across the port’s core business lines in the early months of the fiscal year.
Rail logistics delivers mixed signals
While September saw a modest gain in rail logistics, the overall half‑year picture lagged behind the prior year.
Rail‑based cargo reached 62,302 TEUs in September 2026, up **3%** from September 2025.
However, the cumulative April‑September rail volume stood at 312,763 TEUs, reflecting a **13% decline** on a year‑over‑year basis.
September’s numbers bolster half‑year momentum
The September results reinforced the broader upward trend, with the port’s core cargo categories all posting double‑digit growth.
Overall cargo handling rose **15%** between April and September, while both container and dry‑cargo volumes recorded **15% annual growth**. The September figure of 46 MMT added an **11% increase** versus the same month last year.
These operational metrics were released as part of APSEZ’s September 2026 and first‑half FY27 performance update.
