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Chennai Port – CCTL OLD PORT (Chennai Container Terminal Limited)
Chennai Port – CCTL OLD PORT (Chennai Container Terminal Limited) is one of the key container handling terminals at Chennai Port, operated by DP World. It is a vital hub for container trade in South India, serving both domestic and international shipping routes.
- Location: Inside Chennai Port, strategically positioned on the east coast of India.
- Operator: Managed by DP World under a long-term agreement with Chennai Port Trust.
- Connectivity: Well-linked to industrial hubs in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh via road and rail
- Services: Facilitates container transshipment, reefer cargo, and direct shipping connections to global markets
Chennai Port – CITPL NEW PORT (Chennai International Terminals Pvt Ltd)
Chennai Port, formerly known as Madras Port, is India's second-largest container port, following Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva Port. It is the largest port in the Bay of Bengal and holds historical significance as the third-oldest among India’s 13 major ports. Official port operations commenced in 1881, marking its long-standing role in facilitating trade and commerce.
- Location: Inside Chennai Port, serving as its second container terminal
- Connectivity: Well-linked to industrial hubs in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh via road and rail
- Services: Handles container transshipment, reefer cargo, and international trade routes
Kattupalli Adani Port
Kattupalli Adani Port is a modern, private deep-water port located near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is owned and operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) and plays a crucial role in South India’s logistics and trade.
- Location: About 20 km north of Chennai and close to Ennore & Kamarajar Port
- Operations: Handles containers, breakbulk, project cargo, automobiles, and liquid cargo.
- Connectivity: Well-linked to Chennai, Bengaluru, and other industrial hubs via road, rail, and coastal shipping .
- Capacity: Designed for handling over 24 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo annually
Ennore Kamarajar Port
Ennore Kamarajar Port, now known as Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL), is India’s first corporatized major port, located in Ennore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It operates under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India and is a key gateway for bulk and container cargo handling.
- Location: About 24 km north of Chennai Port in Ennore
- Connectivity: Well-connected by road and rail to industrial hubs and logistics corridors.
- Operations: Primarily handles coal, liquefied natural gas (LNG), automobiles, liquid cargo, and containers.
Thoothukudi Port (V.O. Chidambaranar Port)
Thoothukudi Port, also known as V.O. Chidambaranar Port, is one of the major ports in India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is an all-weather, deep-sea port that plays a crucial role in handling bulk cargo, containers, and other shipments.
- Location: Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Major Cargo: Coal, fertilizers, salt, petroleum products, and container cargo.
- Connectivity: Well connected by road, rail, and sea, making it an important trade hub.
- Services: Facilitates container transshipment, reefer cargo, and direct shipping connections to global markets
Cochin Port
Cochin Port, also known as Kochi Port, is a major port on the southwest coast of India in Kerala. It is one of the largest and busiest ports in India, strategically located near international shipping routes.
- Location: Kochi, Kerala, India.
- Cargo Handled: Petroleum products, containers, fertilizers, spices, and general cargo.
- Significance: Acts as a gateway for trade between India and the Middle East, Europe, and Africa
Mangalore Port
Mangalore Port, officially known as New Mangalore Port (NMPA - New Mangalore Port Authority), is a major port on the west coast of India, located in Karnataka. It is the only major port in Karnataka and plays a crucial role in handling bulk and liquid cargo.
- Location: Panambur, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
- Type: All-weather, deep-water seaport.
Nhava Sheva Port(Jawaharlal Nehru Port - JNPA)
Nhava Sheva Port, officially known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPA), is India’s largest and busiest container port. It is located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, and handles a significant portion of the country’s container traffic.
- Location: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Cargo Handled: Containerized cargo (major), Liquid cargo, Bulk cargo.
- Major Terminals: Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT), Gateway Terminals India (GTI), BMCT (Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals), Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal (JNPCT).