Major Port cargo volumes inch towards pre-Covid level amid ongoing pandemic

Private ports too strengthening contribution to cargo volume increase

With cargo volumes inching towards pre-Covid levels, the country’s major ports are witnessing green shoots amid the ongoing pandemic. In September, 12 major ports across the country handled 53.5 million tonne (mt) cargo, up 4 per cent from August and closer to 57.2 mt handled in February.
 
“Industries are coming back to normalcy. Within the bulk category, fertilisers and limestone have picked up in September, helping cargo volumes at ports,” said B Vimal, senior deputy traffic manager, Chennai Port.
 
The port gets 60 per cent of its cargo volumes from container and the balance 40 per cent from