India maritime trade projected to grow 84% in non-oil cargo by 2050

India maritime trade is expected to expand significantly over the coming decades, with non-oil cargo handled at the country’s major ports projected to increase from 593 million tonnes in 2023 to 1.09 billion tonnes by 2050, an 84% rise. This growth will increase pressure on port capacity, cargo-handling infrastructure and maritime energy requirements, reinforcing India’s growing importance in international shipping. […]