Pipavav Port Targets Container Recovery, Liquids and RoRo to Expand Market Share.

Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. is anticipating a gradual recovery in container volumes, even as it faces ongoing market share losses due to US tariff-related disruptions. Meanwhile, the port is focusing on liquids, RoRo, and fertiliser cargo, which are emerging as key growth drivers.

The port’s container volumes declined in the first half of the financial year, primarily due to a slowdown in US-linked cargo. Managing Director Girish Aggarwal said, “Overall, in the first half, we are down by five per cent on container volume, largely due to a nine per cent decline this quarter because of US tariffs. Last quarter was broadly flat.”

Aggarwal remains cautiously optimistic about the near-term outlook. “We are now seeing a slight recovery. I expect container volumes to grow slightly this quarter, with further recovery next quarter. Overall, this year, we should end at around -2 per cent to 0 per cent on containers,” he said.

The port’s strategic focus on liquids, RoRo, and fertiliser cargo is expected to help offset container losses and strengthen its position in emerging segments.