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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 Calcutta/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, and thus bear the brunt of
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| Kolkata
Port Trust
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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 Dutuch
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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| 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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| 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 everchanging requirements of sea transportation
systems....more
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| Chennai
Port |
1.
Chennai Port folloews 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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