New Delhi, July 25 -- Indian ports have achieved substantial improvements in operational performance, with ship turnaround times decreasing from four days to less than one day, surpassing efficiency levels of several developed nations.

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced these developments during the Maritime Financing Summit 2025.

The maritime infrastructure has experienced considerable expansion, with container capacity at major ports increasing by more than 70 percent.

Cargo volumes transported through coastal and inland waterways have also demonstrated significant growth during this period.

Sonowal emphasised India's enhanced investment attractiveness in the maritime sector, citing the allo...