Why in News?
Mundra Port ne 10 April 2026 ko ek historic record set kiya hai, jab ek hi vessel mein 6,008 cars export ki gayi — jo ki India ka highest automobile shipment hai. Is achievement ke baad Mundra Port India ka largest automobile export hub ban gaya hai.
Key Highlights
✔ Export Record:
RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) terminal ke through ek hi ship mein 6,008 vehicles export kiye gaye — jo ek national record hai.
✔ Global Reach:
Yeh port 100+ countries tak automobile exports facilitate karta hai, jisme major markets hain:
- Africa
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Europe
✔ Cargo Handling Milestone:
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone ne 2026 mein 500 million tonnes cargo handling ka milestone cross kar liya hai.
✔ Future Target:
APSEZ ka target hai ki 2030 tak 1 billion tonnes cargo capacity achieve ki jaaye.
Additional Information
Mundra Port
- Gujarat ke Gulf of Kutch ke north shore par located hai
- India ka largest private commercial port hai (by volume)
- 2013–14 mein pehla Indian port bana jo 100 million tonnes cargo ek financial year mein handle kiya
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ)
- Headquarters: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Established: 1998
- India ka largest commercial port operator
Exam Point 💡
👉 Mundra Port = India’s Largest Auto Export Hub (2026)
👉 Record shipment = 6,008 cars in one vessel