Turnaround time at major ports grew by 9 per cent during FY 2024

India’s major ports in Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24) registered a 9 per cent increase in turnaround time of 48 hours during FY 2024, with strengthening of infrastructure and other processes. The ports registered turnaround time of 52.9 hours during FY 2023. Faster movement through major ports has also resulted in a higher cargo loading ability as well, as it witnessed a 4.5 per cent increase in total traffic at 819 million tonnes during FY 2024.