Adani’s Mundra Port welcomes largest ever container ship to dock in India

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone's flagship facility, Mundra Port, has recently celebrated 25 years of operations.

1. The largest container ship ever to dock at an Indian port on 23 may docked at Adani Group's Mundra port when the nearly 400-metre-long MSC Anna arrived.
2. The ship is one metre longer than the previous largest ship – MV MSC Hamburg – which arrived here last July.

About Mundra Port:

1. Largest Private Port: Mundra Port is India's largest private port and container port.

2. Location: Situated on the Gulf of Kutch's northern shores, near Mundra in Gujarat's Kutch district.

3. Deep-Draft Port: It is a deep-draft, all-weather port, enabling seamless operations in varying weather conditions.

4. Special Economic Zone (SEZ): The port also functions as a special economic zone.

5. Traffic Contribution: Approximately 33% of India's container traffic passes through Mundra Port.

6. Ownership: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) operates the port, India's largest commercial port operator, handling nearly a quarter of the country's cargo movement.

Handling Capacity:

1. Cargo Volume: With a capacity of 260 MMT, the port handles over 155 MMT annually, constituting approximately 11% of India's maritime cargo.

2. Berths and Moorings: The port has 26 berths and 2 single-point moorings, accommodating various types of vessels.

3. Cargo Diversity: Mundra Port handles a range of cargo, including containers, dry bulk, break bulk, liquid cargo, and automobiles.

Key Features:

1. Coal Import Terminal: The port has India's largest coal import terminal, facilitating efficient cargo evacuation and minimizing turnaround time.

2. Rail Connectivity: Mundra Port's rail is connected to the national rail network, enabling cargo handling for locations throughout India.

MSC Anna - A Milestone Achievement:

1. Largest Container Ship: MSC Anna, the largest container ship ever to call at an Indian port, docked at Mundra.

2. Impressive Dimensions: The vessel measures 399.98 meters in length - comparable to 4 football fields - and can carry up to 19,200 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units).

3. Deep-Draft Capability: With an arrival draft of 16.3 meters, MSC Anna's berthing is only feasible at Mundra, as no other port in India can accommodate such deep-draft vessels.

Special Economic Zone (SEZ):

1. Economic Growth Catalyst: An SEZ is an area within a country designed to promote positive economic growth.

2. Economic Advantages: An SEZ typically offers favorable economic regulations, including tax incentives and lower tariffs, compared to other regions of the same country.

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