Adani Ports May Update: Cargo volumes up 16%, logistics rail volumes slides 19% YoY

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd on Tuesday (June 2) said it handled cargo volume of 48.3 million metric tonnes (MMT) in May 2026, registering a 16% year-on-year increase.

The growth was led by liquid cargo, which rose 33% year-on-year, and containers, which increased 17% from the year-ago period. For the year-to-date period ended May 2026, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone handled cargo volumes of 91.4 MMT, up 15% year-on-year.

Container cargo volumes during the period increased 17% from a year earlier. The company said logistics rail volumes during May 2026 stood at 48,170 TEUs, down 19% year-on-year. Year-to-date logistics rail volumes stood at 96,660 TEUs, a decline of 18% from the corresponding period last year.

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Fourth Quarter Results

The company’s net profit rose 10.4% year-on-year to ₹3,329 crore, while revenue increased 26.5% to ₹10,737 crore. EBITDA grew 31% to ₹6,559 crore, with margins expanding to 61.1% from 59% a year earlier, reflecting improved operating efficiency and scale.

Operationally, APSEZ crossed a key milestone, becoming the first Indian integrated transport operator to handle over 500 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in a single year. The company also surpassed its FY26 guidance of ₹38,000 crore in revenue and ₹22,800 crore in EBITDA, underscoring the strength of its diversified business model.

Segment-wise, domestic ports revenue rose 13%, supported by a gain in market share, while international ports revenue surged 34%, aided by the addition of NQXT in Australia and ramp-up at Colombo’s CWIT terminal. Logistics revenue jumped 55%, driven by growth in trucking and international freight networks, while marine revenue rose 134% with fleet expansion.

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Shares of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd ended at ₹1,816.00, up by ₹32.75, or 1.84%, on the BSE.