India port capacity up 22%, logistics gaps remain: Report

India's port cargo handling capacity rose 22% to 2.8 billion tonnes annually since 2017-18, as per a FICCI-Kearney report. While vessel turnaround improved 18%, post-clearance delays persist — export cycles exceed 8 days at JNCH. India also relies on foreign hubs for 75% of transhipment containers, with domestic alternatives still underdeveloped.