Team News Riveting
Ahmedabad, January 30
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) today announced its results for the quarter and nine months ending 31st December 2024.
“I am excited to share the fantastic momentum we have achieved during 9M FY25, driven by exceptional execution across 3 key areas of our business – market share gains coupled with volume-price mix increase, traction in logistics vertical, and operational efficiencies along with technology-led gains. On the logistics front, in line with our commitment earlier in the year, we launched a new trucking platform, which is being integrated across the rest of the logistics value chain and will make us a true integrated Transport Utility. We have also upgraded our FY25 EBITDA forecast to Rs 18,800-18,900 crores. Moreover, it is incredibly gratifying to be recognized by S&P Global CSA as one of the Top 10 companies globally in the transport industry. This prestigious recognition reflects our focus on imbibing sustainability across our operations,” said Ashwani Gupta, Whole-time Director & CEO, APSEZ.
Strategic highlights
Started Trucking Management Solution (TMS), a technology platform that acts as a transformational marketplace + fulfilment solution to streamline supply chain for customers
TMS offers an easy-to-use marketplace interface, handles end-to-end trucking workflows, can be seamlessly integrated with client systems, enables real-time tracking, and includes analytical tools for pricing and operational insights. TMS incorporates SLA-based fulfilment assurance across a wide range of fleet options, including full-load and partial-load shipments
Closed Gopalpur and Astro Offshore transactions worth over Rs 4,600 crores
Signed 30-year concession agreement to manage container terminal at Dar es Salaam Port, Tanzania
Vizhinjam port commenced commercial operations, post extensive trials. During the trial period, the port handled 70+ vessels and 147,000+ containers
Commenced O&M operations at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port’s Netaji Subhas dock
Placed India’s largest order for eight harbour tugs with Cochin Shipyard. The contract value is estimated at Rs 450 crores and deliveries are scheduled to begin in December 2026 and continue until May 2028
Operational highlights
APSEZ clocked 332 MMT (+7% YoY) cargo volume in 9M FY25 led by growth in containers (+19% YoY), liquids and gas (+8% YoY) and dry and dry bulk cargo (iron ore, limestone, minerals, coking coal, etc.), partially offset by decline in imported non-coking coal
All-India cargo market share for 9M FY25 stood at 27.2% (up from 26.5% in FY24). Container market share for 9M FY25 stood at 45.2% (up from 44.2% in FY24)
Logistics continued to demonstrate momentum with growth across container volume (0.48 Mn TEUs, +9% YoY), bulk cargo (16.1 MMT, +13% YoY) and container volume handled at MMLPs (3,33,419 TEUs, +19% YoY)
During November ’24, Mundra handled 396 vessels and executed 845 vessel movements, making it the highest ever monthly achievement by the port. Mundra port also exported a record breaking 5,405 cars in a single consignment during the month
Gangavaram port launched container terminal operations with the inaugural EXIM vessel call of MV Synergy Keelung
Financial highlights
Operating revenue grew by 14% YoY to Rs 22,590 crores. Ports revenue increased by 11% YoY to Rs 17,172 crores; Logistics revenue increased by 22% to Rs 1,852 crores
EBITDA (excluding forex) increased 19% to Rs 14,019 crores. EBITDA margin increased to 62% (from 60% during 9M FY24).
FY25 EBITDA guidance revised to Rs 18,800-18,900 crores
APSEZ continues to maintain excellent financial discipline – net debt to TTM EBITDA stood at 2.1x (vs 2.3x in FY24)
ICRA Limited reaffirmed the credit rating of long-term – fund based/non-fund-based limit and non-convertible debentures as [ICRA] AAA; stable and commercial paper as [ICRA] A1+
India Ratings & Research reaffirmed the credit rating of non-convertible debentures and bank loans (long-term) as IND AAA/Stable and commercial paper and bank loans (short-term) as IND A1+
S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its rating at BBB- and revised outlook to “Negative” during the quarter. Moody’s Ratings reaffirmed investment grade rating ‘Baa3’ and revised its outlook to negative during the quarter
Fitch Ratings reaffirmed APSEZ rating at BBB- and placed the long-term foreign-currency issuer rating and US dollar senior unsecured bonds on Rating Watch Negative during the quarter
ESG highlights
APSEZ was ranked among the Top 10 global transportation and transportation infrastructure companies in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA – scores as of 31st December), with a score of 68 (out of 100)—three points improvement over last year. APSEZ is now placed in the 97th percentile within the sector, improving from the 96th percentile in 2023.
APSEZ was ranked among the Top 12 companies in transportation infrastructure by ISS ESG and was awarded ‘Prime’ status for the first time (making APSEZ equity and bond instruments eligible for responsible investments)
APSEZ is targeting Net Zero by 2040. The company is on track to add 1,000 MW of new renewable capacity
Krishnapatnam port received the 18th ICC Environment Excellence Award 2024 in the Platinum category demonstrating commitment to sustainability and responsible practices
Awards and accolades
Mundra port received the ‘Shipping Terminal of the year Award’ at the 11th International Samudra Manthan Awards 2024
Mundra port received ‘Port of the year – containerized cargo’ at the EXIM Star Awards 2024
Mundra port was recognized at the Kutch Business Excellence Award 2.0 for excellence in infrastructure development and collaborative CSR projects
Krishnapatnam port won the ‘Sustenance Organization Award’ at the QCFI Tirupati Chapter Meet. This award recognizes commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Ocean Sparkle was awarded ‘The Maritime Standard Excellence Award’ at the Esteemed Star of the Industry Awards
Ocean Sparkle was named as ‘Best Employer of Offshore Fleet’ at the Seajob Indian Anchor Awards 2024
About Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), a part of the globally diversified Adani Group, has evolved from a port company to an Integrated Transport Utility providing end to-end solutions from its port gate to customer gate. It is the largest port developer and operator in India with 7 strategically located ports and terminals on the west coast (Mundra, Tuna Tekra & Berth 13 in Kandla, Dahej, and Hazira in Gujarat, Mormugao in Goa, Dighi in Maharashtra and Vizhinjam in Kerala) and 8 ports and terminals on the East coast (Haldia in West Bengal, Dhamra and Gopalpur in Odisha, Gangavaram and Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, Kattupalli and Ennore in Tamil Nadu and Karaikal in Puducherry), representing 27% of the country’s total port volumes, thus providing capabilities to handle vast amounts of cargo from both coastal areas and the hinterland. The company is also developing a transshipment port at Colombo, Sri Lanka and operates the Haifa Port in Israel and Container Terminal 2 at Dar Es Salaam Port, Tanzania. The Ports to Logistics Platform comprising port facilities, integrated logistics capabilities, including multimodal logistics parks, Grade A warehouses, and industrial economic zones, puts it in an advantageous position as India stands to benefit from an impending overhaul in global supply chains. The company’s vision is to be the largest ports and logistics platform in the world in the next decade.
