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V.O. Chidambaranar Port Handles Record 25 Million Tonnes Cargo in FY 2026-27
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 05:18 PM
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The V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu reported handling 25 million tonnes of cargo during the 2026‑27 financial year, marking its highest throughput to date.
The V.O. Chidambaranar Port, located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, announced that it moved 25 million tonnes of cargo in the 2026‑27 financial year, setting a new benchmark for the facility. The figure, released by the port authority, represents the highest cargo volume recorded since the port began operations.
Industry analysts view the surge as a clear sign of expanding trade activity in southern India, with both bulk commodities and containerised goods contributing to the growth. The port’s strategic position on the Gulf of Mannar continues to attract exporters and importers seeking efficient maritime links to the Middle East and Europe.
Port officials said the record throughput underscores the effectiveness of recent infrastructure upgrades and the steady rise in demand for Indian maritime services. They expect the upward trend to persist as global supply chains stabilize and regional trade agreements take effect.
Industry analysts view the surge as a clear sign of expanding trade activity in southern India, with both bulk commodities and containerised goods contributing to the growth. The port’s strategic position on the Gulf of Mannar continues to attract exporters and importers seeking efficient maritime links to the Middle East and Europe.
Port officials said the record throughput underscores the effectiveness of recent infrastructure upgrades and the steady rise in demand for Indian maritime services. They expect the upward trend to persist as global supply chains stabilize and regional trade agreements take effect.