In India, ports are categorised into major ports and non-major ports (minor ports). As of 2024, the country has 13 major ports [1] and 217 non-major ports.

Jan 9, 2025 · All of India’s ports are located in its nine coastal states: Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. India has one of the longest coastlines which is important for trade. The major ports handle a lot of container and cargo traffic.

Thirteen major ports in the country handle a lot of volume of container and cargo traffic. On the west coast, there are the ports of Mumbai, Kandla, Mangalore, JNPT, Mormugao, and Cochin. The ones on the east coast are the ports at Chennai, Tuticorin, Visakhapatnam, Paradip, …

Jan 22, 2025 · Here is the list of the top 10 leading ports in India that are of economic significance: 1. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), based in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, is India’s largest container port and a vital trade hub. JNPT, also known as Nhava Sheva, handles more than 50% of the country’s containerized goods.

Dec 12, 2024 · Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the biggest port in India, boasting a capacity of 4.8 million TEUs. This port is a crucial hub among India's 13 major sea ports, including 12 government-owned and one private, plus about 190 subsidiary ports. Jawaharlal Nehru Port is vital for India's global maritime trade.

Oct 25, 2023 · Explore major ports in India, their achievements, challenges, and initiatives to enhance efficiency. Learn how the Sagarmala program is shaping the future of maritime trade and infrastructure, driving economic growth along India’s extensive coastline.

Jan 25, 2024 · India has a 7,500-kilometer coastline, 12 major ports, and 217 non-major ports, making it the world's fifteenth-largest marine trading country. Syama Prasad Mukherjee, Visakhapatnam, Kamrajar, Chennai, and VO Chidambarnar are …

Sep 8, 2024 · All Indian ports are located in nine coastal states: Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. The country’s thirteen major ports handle a large volume of container and cargo traffic. Mumbai is …

Dec 20, 2024 · India’s ports are the backbone of its trade and economy, handling over 95% of the country’s foreign trade by volume. With a vast coastline of more than 7,500 kilometers and 12 major ports, these hubs move millions of tonnes of cargo every year, connecting India to …

Mar 3, 2025 · There are thirteen main ports in India, and they handle 95% of the country’s trade by volume. These ports also manage 65% of India’s trade value. In 2024, these ports managed 817.98 million tonnes of cargo, which was a 4.38% increase from the previous year.