Mumbai Port Sets 80 MMT Cargo Target After Landmark FY26 Performance
Mumbai Port Authority eyes 80 MMT cargo target after a record 75.15 MMT in FY26, with strong performance in iron, steel, and liquid bulk trade.
Buoyed by a record-breaking cargo throughput of 75.15 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the financial year 2025-26, Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) has announced an ambitious new target of 80 MMT for the coming year. The milestone was reviewed at a stakeholder meeting in Mumbai, where port officials, terminal operators and industry representatives gathered to discuss future operational strategies. MbPA's FY26 performance secured it an 8.22% share of the total cargo handled across India's major ports, with notable market shares including 35% in iron and steel EXIM cargo, 15.5% in liquid bulk, and 10.48% in coastal trade. MbPA Chairperson Dr M Angamuthu credited the achievement to the concerted efforts of trade partners, port users and government agencies, noting that every additional tonne of cargo processed translates into employment and economic growth. Discussions at the meeting also highlighted plans for faster vessel turnaround, eco-friendly cargo handling and upcoming infrastructure developments, including a proposed marina. The authority reaffirmed its commitment to positioning Mumbai Port as a competitive and sustainable hub for India's maritime trade.
