Chennai Port

Tamil Nadu

Established: 1881

About Chennai Port

Chennai Port is the second oldest port in India and serves as the main gateway for imports and exports in the southern region. It is known for its automobile exports and container handling capabilities.

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Location

Coordinates: 13.1000° N, 80.3000° E

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Key Features

•24 berths for handling various types of cargo
•Specialized car terminals for automobile exports
•Modern container terminals with post-Panamax cranes
•Oil terminals for handling crude and petroleum products
•Cruise passenger terminal

Port Statistics

Annual Cargo Handled

50 million tonnes

Vessel Traffic

2,000+ annually

Container Volume

1.5 million TEUs

Draft Depth

15.5 meters