Mumbai: The World Bank's Global Container Port Performance (CPP) Index 2023, published on 19th June 2024, features four ports managed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ). Representing 27% of India’s total port volumes, APSEZ oversees 15 strategically located ports and terminals along both the west and east coasts. These include Mundra, Tuna, Dahej, and Hazira in Gujarat; Mormugao in Goa; Dighi in Maharashtra; Vizhinjam in Kerala; Haldia in West Bengal; Dhamra and Gopalpur in Odisha; Gangavaram and Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh; and Kattupalli, Ennore in Tamil Nadu, and Karaikal in Puducherry.
In the CPP Index 2023, Mundra Port was ranked 27th, Kattupalli 57th, Hazira 68th, and Krishnapatnam 71st. In total, nine Indian ports made it to the top 100 list, with four of them from the APSEZ portfolio.
Ashwani Gupta, CEO and Whole Time Director of APSEZ, commented on the achievement: "It reaffirms our position as a key player in the global container port industry. This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional service to our customers."
The Global Container Port Performance Index ranks container ports worldwide based on efficiency, quality of service, and competitiveness. It assesses factors such as turnaround times, berth productivity, and operational costs, providing a comparative measure of port performance across different regions and countries. This index is valuable for stakeholders in the logistics and shipping industries, aiding them in making informed decisions about port choices and investments. /BI
