While most of the 12 government-controlled ports saw a decrease in traffic, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and Deendayal Port recorded significant increases.
JNPA, the country's leading container port, saw a 12.34% rise in cargo traffic compared to last year, while Deendayal Port experienced a 10.10% increase. On the other hand, New Mangalore Port and Mormugao Port saw steep declines of 19% and 29.64%, respectively, in cargo volumes. Other major ports like Chennai, Visakhapatnam, and Mumbai also reported year-over-year traffic drops in November.