New Mangalore Port Authority announced 35 per cent and 50 per cent discounts on vessel charges for feeder and mainline container ships. These rates apply to vessels berthed between November 3 and March 31, 2027. The port said it started these concessions to boost container traffic and stay competitive with others.
The revised concessions cover berth hire, port dues and pilotage, as the port seeks to strengthen connectivity and retain container traffic
New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) has announced 35 per cent and 50 per cent discounts on vessel-related charges for feeder and mainline container vessels, respectively.
These charges apply to vessels berthed between November 3, 2026, and March 31, 2027, for handling containers and do not apply to other ancillary activities such as flag change of the vessel, bunkering, etc.
NMPA offers concessions to boost container traffic
In its trade notice dated November 2, NMPA said it has approved a discount on vessel-related charges for both feeder and mainline vessels to facilitate growth in container traffic and remain competitive with neighbouring ports.
According to the latest trade notice, feeder line container vessels will receive a 35 per cent rebate on berth hire, port dues and pilotage charges. The trade notice dated November 25, 2025 -- which was valid up to December 31, 2026 -- had extended a 25 per cent concession on port dues and berth hire for feeder vessels.
Mainline vessels get 50 per cent rebate
The new trade notice has extended a 50 per cent rebate on berth hire, port dues and pilotage charges for mainline container vessels. Earlier, mainline vessels were eligible for a 40 per cent concession across port dues, berth hire and pilotage.
Port users seek cost parity and better connectivity
While seeking concessions in vessel-related charges for container vessels, port users said a strategic tariff discount would provide crucial cost parity, enabling carriers to absorb rising operational overheads, introduce additional calls, maintain stable ocean freight levels, and prevent the diversion of Karnataka's hinterland volumes to competing regional terminals.
Users said an enhanced discount for feeder vessels is vital for New Mangalore Port, as robust connectivity to neighbouring transhipment hubs ensures seamless movement for Karnataka's containerised export-import trade.