India is rapidly upgrading its maritime ecosystem, creating a stronger foundation for manufacturing, exports and resilient global supply chains.
India has climbed from 15th to 6th globally in container port throughput, with volumes rising from 3.7 million TEUs in 2010 to nearly 24 million TEUs in 2025. Total port capacity has also nearly doubled to 2,762 million tonnes annually.
Operational efficiency is improving as well, with average vessel turnaround time falling from 93 hours to 48 hours. Meanwhile, inland waterways carried a record 146 million tonnes of cargo in 2025, compared with 18 million tonnes in 2014.
The transformation is extending beyond ports. Greater integration of ports, railways, roads and industrial infrastructure is helping create more efficient multimodal supply chains and improve the movement of goods across the country.
Looking ahead, India’s maritime growth is increasingly focused on digitalisation, sustainability, connectivity and resilience. Modern ports are evolving from traditional cargo gateways into integrated logistics ecosystems capable of supporting global manufacturing and trade.
With continued investment in infrastructure and smarter logistics networks, India is strengthening its position as a strategic maritime and supply chain hub connecting major markets across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
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