Iron ore, liquid cargo drive volume growth at major ports

Iron ore and liquid cargo shipments led traffic growth at major ports in April-September period of this financial year. 

During the period under review, iron ore cargo including iron ore pellets surged by 23.48 per cent. The ports at Kandla, Paradip, New Mormugao and New Mangalore were the major gainers from the spike in iron ore shipments. Iron ore traffic was boosted by revival in exports and also more movement of ore to the hinterland on robust demand.

After iron ore, liquid cargo comprising crude oil, LPG and LNG posted healthy growth for the major ports. Liquid cargo rose by