GANDHIDHAM : Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, recently informed that Gujarat continues to dominate cargo handling among Indian states, maintaining its top position at both Major and Non-Major Ports over the last five years.

According to data from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Gujarat’s ports handled a staggering 581.63 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in 2023-24, surpassing all other states by a significant margin. Deendayal Port alone managed 132.37 MMT, the second highest among major ports in India, just behind Paradip Port in Odisha, which handled 145.38 MMT. Meanwhile, among the Non-Major Ports, Gujarat handled 449.26 MMT of cargo.

In comparison, states like Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh managed a total of 144.13 MMT and 199.23 MMT, respectively, across both Major and Non-Major Ports.