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Deendayal Port Authority crossed 70.03 MMT cargo handled in FY2026-27 by Aug 22
Kandla, Gujarat22 Aug 2026
Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla) reported handling 70.03 million metric tonnes of cargo for FY2026-27 as of August 22, 2026, according to official data. The article says this milestone was reached 32 days earlier than the comparable point in the previous financial year and reflects 23.02% year-on-year growth for the same period.
Why it matters
Higher cargo handled earlier in the financial year indicates increased port throughput, which can reduce logistics bottlenecks for trade moving through Kandla.
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