India’s journey towards global maritime prominence has reached a historic pinnacle with nine of its ports securing positions in the prestigious Global Top 100 Container Ports list, as per the 2023 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
This milestone underscores India’s robust strides in modernizing its port infrastructure, with Visakhapatnam Port catapulting into the Top 20, claiming the 19th spot from a modest 115th in 2022. Similarly, Mundra Port’s ascent to 27th place, up from 48th previously, highlights the nation’s commitment to enhancing operational efficiencies and bolstering global trade connectivity.
The inclusion of seven other Indian ports include Pipavav (41), Kamarajar (47), Cochin (63), Hazira (68), Krishnapatnam (71), Chennai (80), and Jawaharlal Nehru (96) further reinforces India’s comprehensive efforts towards transforming its maritime landscape. This achievement not only reflects the effectiveness of strategic initiatives but also signifies a momentous leap towards positioning India as a formidable player in the global maritime arena.
India’s impressive representation, make it Maritime Leader in the South Asian countries as out of the total 11 major ports in the list of Global Top 100 Container Ports, India has 9, making notable contributions to the global maritime arena. Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port, a crucial transshipment hub in the Indian Ocean, has secured the 40th position, highlighting its strategic importance and operational efficiency. Pakistan’s Karachi Port has the 61st position in the top 100 container ports. India’s large presence reflect its growing capabilities in handling substantial cargo volumes and improving logistics infrastructure. This emphasizes India’s significant contribution in the south Asian region’s economic development and global trade dynamics. (NB)
