Data-led port ecosystems: A roadmap for East and South India
08 May 2026
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India’s port modernisation story has gathered momentum over the last decade, supported by Sagarmala,
Gati Shakti, and targeted investments in coastal infrastructure. Cargo volumes across Indian ports
crossed 1.54 billion tonnes in FY24, with eastern and southern ports accounting for nearly 40% of
this throughput. Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Ennore, Krishnapatnam, and Kamarajar are now critical
gateways for manufacturing exports, bulk commodities, and automotive trade.