Operational Details

  • Mundra Port handles approximately 35% of India's container trade, making it the country's largest container-handling port
  • The volume of empty containers handled at Mundra is estimated at around 1.6 million TEUs annually
  • The dedicated Empty Container Yard will be operated by APSEZ and/or partners including CFS and shipping lines
  • The facility will offer end-to-end services across the empty container lifecycle including storage, maintenance, inspection, and seamless movement to exporters and CFSs
  • Operations will be conducted within the Mundra Port SEZ, enabling closer coordination among Customs authorities, shipping lines, terminal operators, and transporters

Strategic Context and Capacity Expansion

  • The initiative is part of APSEZ's Ambition 2031 roadmap
  • The company plans to add more than 6 million TEUs of container handling capacity over the next five years
  • APSEZ currently commands a 45.5% share of India's container market as of FY26
  • The company operates 16 strategically located ports and terminals across India's coastlines with current cargo handling capacity of 653 million tonnes per annum
  • APSEZ targets 1 billion tonnes throughput by 2030

Expected Benefits

  • Enhanced efficiency across the container ecosystem through faster turnaround times
  • Reduction of unnecessary container movements
  • Optimization of logistics costs
  • Strengthened safety, security and regulatory compliance through on-site operations
  • Support for India's import-export supply chains
  • Alignment with Government's focus on developing efficient, technology-enabled logistics systems

Company Background

APSEZ is India's largest integrated transport operator with comprehensive "shore-to-door" capability including port handling, rail transport, multi-modal logistics parks, warehousing, and road transport. The company operates a diversified marine fleet of 136 vessels, 12 multi-modal logistics parks, 3.1 million sq. ft. of warehouses, and 25,000+ trucks operating on its proprietary platform. APSEZ also operates 4 international ports across Australia, Colombo, Israel and Tanzania.