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Government of India

Major Ports

India has 12 major ports that handle a significant portion of the country's maritime trade.

Mumbai Port

Mumbai Port

Maharashtra

One of India's oldest ports, handling diverse cargo including bulk, containers, and liquid.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)

Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)

Maharashtra

India's largest container port, handling over 50% of the country's containerized cargo.

Visakhapatnam Port

Visakhapatnam Port

Andhra Pradesh

A natural harbor on the east coast, specializing in bulk cargo and minerals.

Chennai Port

Chennai Port

Tamil Nadu

The second oldest port in India, serving as a major gateway for automobile exports.

Kolkata Port

Kolkata Port

West Bengal

The only riverine major port in India, with a rich history dating back to the British era.

Cochin Port

Cochin Port

Kerala

A natural port located at the center of the southwestern coast of India.

Port Statistics

12

Major Ports

200+

Minor Ports

745 MT

Annual Cargo Handled

7,517 km

Coastline Length