Major ports cargo traffic rises 6 pc to 60 MT in April
India's 12 major ports recorded 5.65 per cent rise in cargo handling to 60.07 million tonnes (MT) in April this fiscal, mainly due to higher demand for coal, petroleum, oil and lubricants, industry body IPA said.
Increased demand from various sectors, including coal, petroleum, oil and lubricant and containers, was the main reason behind the growth in traffic, as per the latest data from the Indian Ports Association (IPA). Image source: Reuters