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The port productivity revolution transforming global shipping supply chains

June 03, 2025 3 min read
author Anamika Mishra [Sub Editor]
The global maritime and shipping industry is undergoing a transformational shift as ports worldwide integrate automation, artificial intelligence, and digital logistics into their operations. These innovations are reshaping port logistics in supply chain systems, slashing vessel turnaround times, and altering global freight dynamics. Recent headlines highlight India's rapid evolution in shipping ports and freight handling. Deendayal Port (formerly Kandla), for example, has achieved a new milestone by discharging nearly 80,000 tons of coal in a single day quadrupling productivity compared to earlier decades. The surge in efficiency reflects the port’s investment in automation, aligning it with global performance leaders in East and

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