Know about the India Major Ports on the Map | by @jagmohanmehta

India have 7,516.6 km long coastline, and this makes India the 16th largest maritime country in the world.

As of now India have 12 major ports and over 200 minor.

According to the Ministry of Shipping, around 95% of India's trading by volume and 70% by value is done through maritime transport.

🔴 The 12 major ports in India are..👇

1. Chennai Port
2. Cochin Port
3. Kandla Port
4. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT)
5. Kolkata Port
6. Kamarajar Port
7. Mormugao Port
8. Mumbai Port
9. New Mangalore Port
10. Paradip Port
11. V.O. Chidambaranar Port
12. Visakhapatnam Port

🔴 These ports handle a significant portion of India's import and export activities, connecting the nation to global markets.

Here's a brief overview of India's 12 major ports....👇

Kandla Port: Located in Gujarat, it's the largest port in India by cargo volume. It's a major hub for handling dry bulk cargo, containerized cargo, and liquid bulk cargo. It is officially known as Deendayal Port.

Mumbai Port: One of the oldest ports in India, it's located in Maharashtra. It handles a variety of cargo, including containerized cargo, bulk cargo, and liquid bulk cargo.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT): Situated near Mumbai, it's India's largest container port. It handles a significant portion of India's containerized cargo, especially imports and exports to and from the western region of India.

Mormugao Port: Located in Goa, it's a major iron ore exporting port. It also handles other bulk commodities like coal and fertilizers.

New Mangalore Port: Located in Karnataka, it's a major port for iron ore and petroleum products. It also handles other bulk commodities like coal and fertilizers.

Cochin Port: Located in Kerala, it's a major port for both domestic and international trade, especially spices and seafood. It's also a significant port for handling containerized cargo and liquid bulk cargo.

Kolkata Port: Located in West Bengal, it's one of the oldest ports in India, handling both bulk and containerized cargo. It's a major gateway for the eastern and northeastern regions of India. It is officially known as Syama Prasad Mukerjee Port. It is the only riverine major port in India.Kolkata port has two distinct dock systems – Kolkata Dock at Kolkata and a deep water dock at Haldia Dock Complex, Haldia

Paradip Port: Located in Odisha, it's a major port for iron ore and coal exports. It also handles other bulk commodities like fertilizers and petroleum products.

Visakhapatnam Port: Located in Andhra Pradesh, it's a major port for iron ore, coal, and petroleum products. It's also a significant port for handling containerized cargo.

Chennai Port: Located in Tamil Nadu, it's a major port for both domestic and international trade. It handles a variety of cargo, including containerized cargo, bulk cargo, and liquid bulk cargo.

Kamarajar Port (Ennore Port): Located in Tamil Nadu, it's a major port for handling bulk cargo, especially coal and fertilizers.

V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin Port): Located in Tamil Nadu, it's a major port for both domestic and international trade, especially textiles and agricultural products.

These 12 major ports play a vital role in India's economy by facilitating trade, creating jobs, and contributing to the country's overall development.

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