Gujarat’s Mundra Port has run continuously for 25 years, demonstrating its growth and development into one of the biggest ports on the planet. Since MT Alpha, the port’s first ship, berthed there on October 7, 1998, it has worked to establish itself as one of the most prestigious and cutting-edge ports in the world.

Since its start, Mundra Port has grown in importance and over the past 25 years, it has made over INR 2.25 lakh crore in contributions to the state and national exchequer. Additionally, it has produced more than 7.5 crore man-days of employment. Mundra became the first port in India to handle 100 MMT in 2014 from a few tonnes in 1998. As the first port in India, the port now handles more than 155 MMT.

The container export-import gateway is located at Mundra. A dedicated freight corridor that offers the unusual capability of double-stacked containers from the northern hinterland to Mundra carries about 33 percent of India’s container traffic through the port.

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said, “Mundra, for me, is much more than just a port. It is the beachhead of a horizon of possibilities for the entire Adani Group. 25 years ago, when we started the journey, we dreamt of a beacon that would represent India’s march forward. The heartbeat of this commitment resonates not just in Mundra but throughout the nation and echoes in the confidence of every stakeholder who had the faith to sail on this journey with us.”

“Along with our employees and partners, we did not merely construct a port; we sculpted an emblem of global excellence, transforming an entire region and crafting new blueprints. Our confidence has never been higher and Mundra will continue to trailblaze, setting benchmarks on the global canvas,” the Chairman added. CEO and Whole Time Director, Karan Adani said, “What was once barren is now India’s EXIM gateway and an extraordinary global hub for trade and commerce. I would say, very confidently, that we have succeeded in creating a powerful catalyst for India’s growth – and I also believe that our journey has just begun.”