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lion coastline of India is dotted with 11 major ports
which are managed by the Port Trust of India under
Central Government jurisdiction and 139 minor operable
ports under the jurisdiction of the respective State
Governments. The major ports are located at Kolkata
/ Haldia, Mumbai, Jawaharlal Nehru Port at Nhava Sheva,
Chennai, Cochin, Vishakhapatnam, Kandla, Mormugao,
Paradip, New Mangalore, and Tuticorin. The major ports
handle 90 per cent of the all - India port throughput,
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| Jawaharlal
Nehru Port |
Youngest
and the most modern port of India Commissioned in
May 1989
Land Area: 2500 hectares (6000 acres)
Planned with a view to decongest Mumbai and serve
as a hub port for this region.
Highly-automated operations
Main concentration on core activities
Excellent industrial relations
Simple and integrated procedures
User friendly orientation
Regular review of port operations with user's ambitious
expansion plans.
New container terminal project under implementations....more
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| Mumbai
Port |
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
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| Chennai
Port |
1.
Chennai Port follows the concept of single window
clearance. The Export Documentation Center housing
Customs, Chennai Clearing and Forwarding. Labour and
the Dock Labour Board is within the Port Complex.
2. Palletised cargo is given 10% rebate on wharfage
and the weight of the pallet is not taken into account
for the purpose of calculating wharfage....more
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| New
Manglore Port |
The
beautiful coastal city of Mangalore has references
in history and legend. Mangalore is mentioned in the
manuscripts of Great Library at Alexendria, Egypt.
Roman history describes it as a port on the mouth
of the river Nitras (Netravathi). Ptolemy, a famous
astronomer and explore of the second century AD makes
a mention of Mangalore in his journey record. Greek
drama also alludes to the West Coast of India....more
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| Tuticorin
Port |
Tuticorin
was a small town with a rich maritime history. It
was the center for maritime trade and pearl fishery.
It was ruled by various dynasties like the Pandyas
and Cholas, then fell into the hands of the Portuguese
and Dutch before finally coming under the administration
of the British. The natural harbour and rich hinterland
of Tuticorin Port prompted the East Indian Company
to plan the development of the harbour.....more
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| Mormugao
Port |
Mormugao
Port is situated on the west coast of India at the
mouth of River Zuari. The Port is approximately 370
Km. South of Bombay and 575 Km. north of Kochi. It
is an open type harbour protected by a breakwater
and a mole running parallel to the quay....more
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| Paradip
Port |
Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone of the
Port on January 3, 1962. Construction work commenced
in November 19, 1962 and dredging operations from
March 15, 1964. During this period the Port was in
the control of the government of Orissa. The management
was formally handed over to the Government of India
on June 1, 1965....more
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| Visakhapatnam
Port |
| Visakhapatnam
Port has played a prominent role in fostering accelerated
growth in the region and significantly contributing
to the country's trade & development.
The
Port was originally conceived in 1933 as an outlet
for Manganese Ore Exports. It progressed from strength
to strength through planned infrastructural development
in successive five-year plans and evolved itself
to the ever-changing requirements of sea transportation
systems....more
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| Kandla
Port |
With
the handling over the Port of Karachi to Pakistan,
North-West India lost an outlet to the sea. On January
20, 1952, the then Prime Minister, Late Shri Jawaharlal
Nehru laid the foundation stone for the new Port.
Ever since Kandla has looked forward towards progress
and was declared Major Port in 1995. Consistent, enlightened
policies have ensured that the port stood up to the
challenge of the surging flood of trade created by
a hinterland that covers over a million sq. km. from
the north and North-West of India....more
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| Other
Medium Ports in India |
 Medium Ports:
Bedi Bunder,
Bhavnagar, Calicut,
Cuddalore, Gopalpur, Kakinada, Karwar, Magdalla, Mandvi, Navlakhi, Nagapattinam,
Okha, Porbandar, Ratnagiri
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