LNG shipments rose by 1.5 million tons in total, marking a 33 per cent increase over the same period last year. Agricultural exports also grew by 1.4 million tons while refined products and other bulk liquids saw a 12.5 per cent rise.
Dry bulk volumes increased by nearly 0.5 million tons or 21 per cent due to higher imports of iron ore, barite and cement. These gains were partially countered by a five per cent decline in crude oil shipments, which fell by 1.5 million tons compared to the previous year.
The port reported that crude oil exports were affected by domestic refinery usage and high freight rates before rebounding following the start of conflict in Iran. In March 2026, customers moved a record 19.9 million tons, which was an increase of 10.4 per cent compared to 18 million tons in March 2025.