December 16, 2025: The Mumbai Port Authority has unveiled its Integrated Port Master Plan 2047, presenting a comprehensive roadmap to scale up capacity, modernise port infrastructure and enhance operational efficiency over the next two decades. The plan is positioned as a strategic response to evolving trade patterns, rising cargo volumes and increasing competition from nearby ports.
A key objective of the master plan is to expand Mumbai Port’s cargo handling capacity to more than 100 million tonnes per annum. To achieve this, the authority has proposed significant upgrades to liquid bulk facilities and specialised chemical handling infrastructure, ensuring safer, faster and more efficient cargo movement. These investments are expected to strengthen the port’s relevance in India’s maritime logistics network.
Beyond core port operations, the plan also places strong emphasis on the redevelopment of underutilised port land. Large parcels are proposed to be transformed into high-value maritime, logistics and urban districts, aligning port-led development with Mumbai’s broader economic and urban growth ambitions. This integrated approach aims to unlock land value while creating new commercial and employment opportunities.
The long-term strategy is underpinned by a detailed traffic assessment conducted by CRISIL. According to the study, total port traffic is projected to grow from 68.3 million tonnes per annum to 106.2 million tonnes per annum by 2053. Liquid bulk cargo transported through pipelines is expected to rise significantly, from 39.0 million tonnes per annum to 56.5 million tonnes per annum, reflecting sustained demand from the energy and chemicals sectors.
The master plan also anticipates consistent growth in coastal shipping and road-based cargo movement, particularly for commodities such as steel, cement, fertilisers, chemicals and automobiles. By strengthening multimodal connectivity, the port aims to improve turnaround times and reduce logistics costs.
Overall, the Integrated Port Master Plan 2047 is designed to address persistent traffic congestion in Mumbai, counter competitive pressures from Nhava Sheva port, and reaffirm Mumbai Port’s position as a vital national maritime gateway supporting India’s long-term trade and economic objectives.
