Maruti Suzuki Exports 10 Lakh Cars From Mundra Port Within Just 10 Years

Maruti Suzuki has announced the successful export of one million (10 lakh) cars from the Mundra Port in Gujarat. The one millionth Maruti Suzuki car to go through the Mundra port was an Oxford Blue-coloured Maruti Suzuki DZire that will eventually find its way to Chile.

Maruti Suzuki Exports 10 Lakh Cars From Mundra Port Within 10 Years

Maruti Suzuki is without a doubt, the largest car manufacturer in India and among the largest in the world. It is also the largest car exporter in India. Maruti Suzuki's car exports started way back in 1987 when the company started exported 500 cars to Hungary. Since then, things have changed and the company has grown manifold.

Maruti Suzuki Exports 10 Lakh Cars From Mundra Port Within 10 Years

Last year, the company exported its cars to more than 100 countries in four continents, including South America, Asia, Europe and Africa. All cars are shipped through car carrier ships and seaways. This is where the Mundra Port becomes really important for Maruti Suzuki.

Maruti Suzuki Exports 10 Lakh Cars From Mundra Port Within 10 Years

Located in Gujarat, the Mundra Port, is the largest private port in India and is operated by Adani Ports and SEZ. Along with having a strategic location, the private operation of the port makes the flow of cargo easier and smoother.

In 2013-14, Mundra Port became the first Indian port to handle 100 million (10 Crore) tonnes of cargo in just one year. One of the largest users of the Mundra Port is Maruti Suzuki. Maruti Suzuki has set up a pre-delivery inspection unit and a stockyard just a couple of kilometres away from the international container terminal and ship dock.

Maruti Suzuki Exports 10 Lakh Cars From Mundra Port Within 10 Years

Maruti Suzuki uses the Mundra port as its gateway to the markets in the Middle-East, Latin America and Europe. Car carrier ships can dock at the port, get loaded with Maruti Suzuki cars and head to the Middle-Eastern markets and European markets through the Suez Canal.

The location of Mundra Port too makes it easy for Maruti Suzuki to transport its cars from the factory. The Maruti Suzuki factory in Naviyani, Gujarat is just 330 kilometres away from the Mundra Port. The other two factories in Gurgaon and Manesar are just over 1,000 kilometres away.

Maruti Suzuki Exports 10 Lakh Cars From Mundra Port Within 10 Years

Maruti Suzuki also exports its cars from the Mumbai port, but it is distant and therefore more expensive. Currently, Maruti Suzuki exports 14 models from the port of Mundra. As the number of Maruti Suzuki models grow, this number too is expected to grow.

Maruti Suzuki Exports 10 Lakh Cars From Mundra Port Within 10 Years

Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, "Within a decade of commencement of exports from Mundra, we achieved the significant milestone of shipping one millionth car. At Maruti Suzuki, we have always aligned our exports strategy to keep pace with the changing market scenario."

"Maruti Suzuki exports are aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship vision of "Make in India". The efforts by Maruti Suzuki reflect India's capabilities of manufacturing cars that meet global standards of quality, safety, design and technology."

Maruti Suzuki Exports 10 Lakh Cars From Mundra Port Within 10 Years

Thoughts On Maruti Suzuki Exporting Ten lakh Cars Through Mundra Port In Gujarat

In the midst of an industry slowdown and reports that Maruti Suzuki's sales is at a two-year low right now, it is encouraging to receive reports of such milestones. Ten lakh cars being exported through one port shows the scale of Maruti Suzuki's export operations and the capacity of the Mundra port.

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Article Published On: Thursday, September 19, 2019, 18:10 [IST]
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