New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) handled over 26 million tonnes of cargo up to October 12, 2026 (in 2026-27), registering a 7.68 per cent increase from about 24.23 million tonnes during the corresponding period last year. Container traffic during the period stood at 103,759 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).
Improved traffic management and coordination of cargo movements contributed to operational efficiency. Located at Panambur near Mangaluru, the port handles crude oil and petroleum products, coal, fertilisers, iron ore, food commodities, industrial goods and containers.