Port of Mumbai has long been the principal gateway of India. Over the years it has played a dominant role in developing the country's trade and commerce. Its rise to eminence was largely due to its strategic location, situated almost midway along the west coast of India and is gifted with a natural harbour providing ample shelter for shipping throughout the year. There are three enclosed wet docks namely Indira, Prince's and Victoria Docks. For handling Crude and Petroleum products, there are four jetties at Jawahar Dweep an Island in the Mumbai harbour. Chemicals and Products are also handled at Pir Pau. The port, during its long chequered history of over 130 years, has been called upon to handle all types of cargo--handling upto approximately one sixth of the total sea-borne trade of the country. More...