Iron Ore Up 30%, Container Trade Up 21%
News: India’s port volumes rose 7% year-on-year in August 2026, showing continued strength in cargo and trade activity even as global container freight rates surged 132% from February levels.
Jefferies attributed the freight-rate increase to Middle East tensions, early peak-season shipments and front-loading ahead of China’s Golden Week.
Container volumes at Indian ports increased 10%, while iron ore grew 30% and coal throughput rose 6%. Export-import trade climbed 18%, with containerisable trade up 21%. Adani Ports recorded 19% volume growth.
The combination of stronger port throughput and elevated global freight rates points to continued cost and capacity pressure for shippers heading into the festive and year-end season.
Source: The Economic Times
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