Adani International Container Terminal (AICT)
About AICT
AICT is a container terminal at Mundra Port, India, operated by APSEZ and TIL. It has an installed capacity of 3.1 million TEUs and handles 3.2–3.4 million TEUs (CY2025).
Adani International Container Terminal Pvt Ltd (AICTPL), also known as Container Terminal 3 (CT-3), is located at Mundra Port in Kutch District, Gujarat, India, within Adani Ports & SEZ (APSEZ). It is a deep-water international container terminal serving EXIM cargo. AICTPL is a 50:50 joint venture between APSEZ and Terminal Investment Ltd (TIL). The agreement runs through February 2031. APSEZ is the largest commercial port operator in India, with a presence in 13 domestic ports across seven maritime states. TIL is the terminal investment arm of Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. MSC is a world leader in global container shipping, offering digitised global services. AICTPL serves as the primary gateway for MSC. Other major carriers with frequent calls include CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, and Wan Hai. Direct services to Europe: Antwerp, Valencia, Gioia Tauro, Felixstowe, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Le Havre. Direct service to ports in US East Coast includes New York, Norfolk, Savannah, Charleston, and Houston. Direct service to ports in the Far East & SE Asia includes Singapore, Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas, Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Busan, and Ho Chi Minh. Direct service to ports in the Middle East / Gulf includes Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Salalah, King Abdullah Port, and Umm Qasr. Africa: Durban, Cape Town, Lomé.
Key figures in detail
- Capacity utilisation: 106% utilisation and approximately 97% utilisation of its maximum engineered capacity (3.4 million TEUs)
Equipment
- 15 to 17 Super Post-Panamax Rail-Mounted Quay Cranes
- 50–52 Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes
- 12 Reach Stackers
- 100 Internal Transfer Vehicles
- 4 Berths
Facilities & infrastructure
- Supports Direct Port Delivery and direct Port Entry
- The terminal serves as a gateway to the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, providing the essential gateway for the massive volumes of cargo
- It has expanded the quay length to approximately 1,460 metres, with a draft of 16.0 to 16.5 metres, enabling it to handle the world’s largest fully laden container vessel, up to 24,000 TEUs
- TCS DynaPORT, a cloud-ready, multi-tenant terminal operation system (TOS), serves as the digital backbone of ACMTPL, greatly streamlining operations
- A gateway for perishables and pharmaceuticals. The terminal provides over 600 reefer plugs. The terminal also handles over-dimensional and dangerous cargoes
- Acts as a “mini-hub” for cargo from Kandla, Pipavav, and Hazira
Shipping lines & services
Hinterland connectivity
Rail & road
The main private train operator serving AICTPL is Adani Logistics Limited - for Multimodal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) via the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC). Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) provides connectivity to ICDs across its network. They operate dedicated rakes to 66 ICDs, including Tughlakabad, using double-stack container trains. Other private operators operating are Gateway Distriparks, Arshiya Logistics and DP World.
CFS & warehousing
Major CFSs serving AICT: Allcargo Terminals Limited, Saurashtra Infra and Logistics, Seabird Marine Services, Gateway Distriparks Limited and Central Warehousing Corporation.
Throughput FY22–FY25
Units: Lakh TEUs (as reported).
Frequently asked questions
Who operates AICT?
AICT is operated by APSEZ and TIL.
What is the capacity of AICT?
Installed capacity is 3.1 million TEUs. Throughput was 3.2–3.4 million TEUs (CY2025), or 106% utilisation.
What is the port code for AICT?
The UN/LOCODE-style port code is INMUN.
Where is AICT located?
AICT is located at Mundra Port, Kutch, Gujarat. Its corporate office is at Adani Corporate House, Shantigram, S. G. Highway, Ahmedabad - 382421.
How is AICT connected by rail and road?
The main private train operator serving AICTPL is Adani Logistics Limited, via the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC). CONCOR operates dedicated rakes to 66 ICDs, including Tughlakabad, using double-stack container trains.
Which CFS facilities serve AICT?
Major CFSs serving AICT include Allcargo Terminals, Saurashtra Infra and Logistics, Seabird Marine Services, Gateway Distriparks and Central Warehousing Corporation.
In the news
Classification
Source: South Asia Container Market Report 2026, p. 40. Last updated Jan 2026.
