Indian Railways (IR) latest data indicates a sluggish growth trend in container volumes, raising concerns over the performance of container train operators (CTOs) in Q4FY25, according to financial services company Nuvama.
For FY25-to-date (April 2024 - February 2025), IR's container volumes stood at 80.6 million tonnes, reflecting a modest 4.1 per cent year on year growth. However, EXIM container volume growth is estimated at just 0-2 per cent year on year, signalling continued weakness in the sector.
Although actual trade volume data is unavailable, estimates suggest that India's containerizable EXIM cargo (imports + exports) increased nine per cent year on year in value terms between April-November 2024.
However, a sharp 10 per cent year on year contraction in November 2024 raises concerns over sustained weakness in the sector.
Industry sources indicate that global trade uncertainties and geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on EXIM demand.
In February 2025, indian Railways handled 7.11 million tonnes of container cargo (EXIM + domestic), which remained flat year on year, but fell 12 per cent month-on-month).
This subsidiary was granted last year secured a 25-year extension of its concession period, or until 2058, to operate the Misamis Oriental port.
In Misamis Oriental, ICTSI plans to extend the berth by 300 metre, build more support infrastructure and acquire additional port equipment in order to boost capacity from the current 350,000 TEU.
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For FY25-to-date (April 2024 - February 2025), IR's container volumes stood at 80.6 million tonnes, reflecting a modest 4.1 per cent year on year growth. However, EXIM container volume growth is estimated at just 0-2 per cent year on year, signalling continued weakness in the sector.
Although actual trade volume data is unavailable, estimates suggest that India's containerizable EXIM cargo (imports + exports) increased nine per cent year on year in value terms between April-November 2024.
However, a sharp 10 per cent year on year contraction in November 2024 raises concerns over sustained weakness in the sector.
Industry sources indicate that global trade uncertainties and geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on EXIM demand.
In February 2025, indian Railways handled 7.11 million tonnes of container cargo (EXIM + domestic), which remained flat year on year, but fell 12 per cent month-on-month).
This subsidiary was granted last year secured a 25-year extension of its concession period, or until 2058, to operate the Misamis Oriental port.
In Misamis Oriental, ICTSI plans to extend the berth by 300 metre, build more support infrastructure and acquire additional port equipment in order to boost capacity from the current 350,000 TEU.
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