Port of Chennai

We entirely forgot to tell you guys about our Port which is very famous in our city.

Chennai Port, formerly known as Madras Port, is the second largest port of India, behind the Mumbai Port, and the largest port in the Bay of Bengal. Being the third oldest port among the 12 major ports of India, it is over 125 years old, although maritime trade started way back in 1639 on the sea shore.

Chennai Port was opened in the year of 1881 which was operated by Chennai Port Trust. And it is owned by Chennai Port Trust, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. The size of the harbor was 169.97 ha (420.0 acres). 

The Main trades of Chennai Port is Automobiles, motorcycles and general industrial cargo including iron ore, granite, coal, fertilizers, petroleum products, and containers. Major exports are Iron ore, leather, cotton textiles and the Major imports are Wheat, raw cotton, machinery, iron & steel.

Official Website was www.chennaiport.gov.in

Port of Chennai

Chennai Port Trust

Containers Handling Area

Cars are Ready to Export at Chennai Port

As we know Chennai is a hub for all the cargo from different places, so this is the place where they are received and then shipped to various other places. 

Its always Chennai ;-) #chennairocks !!