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New independent research highlights the role of the Mundra International Container Terminal (MICT) in driving trade, unlocking economic value and supporting economic opportunity across the country.
Commissioned in 2003 as India's first greenfield container terminal within a non-major port, MICT has grown into a critical gateway for containerised trade. The terminal has handled more than 19 million containers to date, including 1.4 million TEU in 2024, serving key industrial and consumption centres across western and northern India.
Today, MICT connects India to 73 global ports and handles ultra-large container vessels of up to 19,200 TEU, supported by multimodal rail connectivity across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and Delhi. This has enhanced supply chain efficiency, enabling Indian businesses to compete more effectively in global markets.
The research, conducted by Oxford Economics, highlights the scale of MICT's contribution to India's trade ecosystem and regional economy, including:
MICT is contributing to the development of a more inclusive and future-ready workforce, including:
At DP World Mundra, faster and more reliable trade is being enabled alongside the creation of better jobs, stronger skills and expanded opportunities for businesses and communities. Through its integrated network of ports, terminals and multimodal logistics infrastructure, DP World is strengthening connectivity between India's hinterland and coastal gateways, helping businesses access global markets more efficiently.
Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager, DP World Subcontinent (India), said, "When infrastructure is built for scale, efficiency and connectivity, it becomes a powerful driver of both economic growth and social progress. At DP World Mundra, we are enabling faster, more reliable trade while creating better jobs, building skills and expanding opportunities for businesses and communities."
The Oxford Economics report concludes that MICT's impact extends far beyond port operations. By enabling trade, generating employment, supporting exports and investing in communities, DP World Mundra is playing a pivotal role in shaping sustainable economic growth and opportunity in Gujarat and across India. DP World continues to invest in the long-term development of communities around Mundra through education, scholarships and healthcare initiatives, including:
Case Study: Improving Access to Global Recycled Paper Markets
For local businesses in Gujarat such as Aten Papers and Foam Limited, improved port and inland connectivity through Mundra have enabled more efficient sourcing of recyclable materials from international markets, supporting growth in domestic recycling and manufacturing.
Mohammad Arif Lakhani, Director, Aten Papers, said, "India is heavily dependent on recycled paper, but local supply remains limited. Through Mundra Port, we have been able to source wastepaper from global markets more efficiently, supported by DP World's reliable rail and inland connectivity in the region. Improved trade infrastructure has helped us grow our recycling-led paper business responsibly, reducing waste, protecting natural resources while creating stable livelihoods in the community."
The findings form part of the DP World Effect, a global research programme that explores how trade infrastructure creates economic growth, jobs and community impacts across DP World's network in more than 80 countries.
Fuente: DP World
