Adani’s Kattupalli Port sets Three All-Time Records in October 2026, Registers Strong Growth in Container Operations
Kattupalli Port, operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) , has achieved three significant operational milestones in October 2026, setting new all-time records in monthly container handling, single-vessel container volume and Container Freight Station (CFS) throughput. The impressive performance underscores the port’s growing operational capabilities, enhanced cargo-handling efficiency and its increasing role in strengthening India’s maritime logistics infrastructure.
During October 2026, Kattupalli Port recorded an unprecedented 89,222 TEUs in monthly container throughput , marking its highest-ever monthly container volume. Adding to this achievement, the port also established a new record for container handling on a single vessel, registering 8,293 TEUs aboard M.V. Maersk Salalah
In another significant milestone, the port’s Container Freight Station (CFS) operations also reached an all-time high, handling 8,809 TEUs during the month , reflecting the growing strength of its integrated port and logistics operations.
The three records achieved in a single month highlight Kattupalli Port’s continued focus on operational excellence, infrastructure utilisation and efficient coordination across its maritime and logistics ecosystem.
The achievements reflect the collective efforts of the port’s workforce, operational teams, shipping line partners and other stakeholders, whose contribution has been instrumental in delivering improved performance and maintaining operational efficiency.
Strategically located in Tamil Nadu, Kattupalli Port is an important maritime gateway for the region, supporting containerised trade and providing connectivity to domestic and international markets.
With these record-breaking achievements, Kattupalli Port further reinforces its commitment to delivering reliable, efficient and competitive port services while contributing to the continued development of India’s port-led logistics and trade ecosystem.