Chennai Port Authority is India’s third oldest port, established in 1881, and stands as a historic and strategic maritime gateway on the Coromandel Coast. As the premier port of Tamil Nadu, it plays a critical role in facilitating international trade, coastal shipping, and economic development in South India.
Operated under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, Chennai Port handles a diverse range of cargo including containers, automobiles, break-bulk, liquid bulk, and cruise vessels. The port continues to modernize through infrastructure upgrades, digital port initiatives, and sustainable practices to meet the needs of global trade.
With over 140 years of service, Chennai Port remains a cornerstone in India’s maritime ecosystem — connecting the region to global markets efficiently and reliably.
Specialties: Port Operations, Maritime Trade, Logistics, Container & Bulk Cargo Handling, Cruise Operations, Infrastructure Development, Coastal Shipping, Smart Port Initiatives
Company Details
- Employees
- 19
- Address
- No 1 Rajaji Salai Chennai, Chennai,tamil Nadu 600001,india
- Industry
- Maritime Transportation
- NAICS
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Water TransportationDeep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water TransportationInland Water TransportationDeep Sea Freight TransportationDeep Sea Passenger TransportationCoastal and Great Lakes Freight TransportationCoastal and Great Lakes Passenger TransportationInland Water Freight TransportationInland Water Passenger Transportation
- Keywords
- Port Operations.
- HQ
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Competitors
- Logistics and Supply Chain Jobs, The Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (India), Namastasye Sagarmala Project kerala, chennai port trust, Kamarajar Port Limited, Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Aramex, Inxpress Logistics Chennai, OCENEXVR (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED.
Chennai Port Authority Questions
Chennai Port Authority's website is https://www.chennaiport.gov.in/home
Chennai Port Authority's LinkedIn profile is https://in.linkedin.com/company/chennaiport
Chennai Port Authority has
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employees at Chennai Port Authority.
Chennai Port Authority's industry is
Maritime Transportation
Chennai Port Authority's top competitors are
Logistics And Supply Chain Jobs,
The Southern India Chamber Of Commerce And Industry,
Ministry Of Ports, Shipping And Waterways (India),
Namastasye Sagarmala Project Kerala,
Chennai Port Trust,
Kamarajar Port Limited,
Visakhapatnam Port Authority,
Aramex,
Inxpress Logistics Chennai,
Ocenexvr (Opc) Private Limited.
Chennai Port Authority's categories are Maritime Transportation
