Classification of Ports
The Indian government is federal in nature, and maritime transit is to be managed by both the Central and State governments, according to the country's constitution. While the central government's shipping ministry manages the major ports, the nine coastal states of Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal manage the minor and intermediate ports. Several of these 187 minor and intermediate ports have been identified by their respective governments for phased development, with a significant share incorporating public-private partnerships.
In 2007, major ports handled more than 74% of all freight traffic. Except for Kamarajar Port Limited, all are managed by the government however, private sector participation in ports has expanded. There are additionally 7 shipyards managed by the Indian government's central government, 2 shipyards controlled by state governments, and 19 privately held shipyards.
As of 2000, India had 102 shipping firms, five of which were privately owned and based in India, and one of which was held by the Shipping Corporation of India. There were 639 ships owned by the government, including 91 oil tankers, 79 dry cargo bulk carriers, and 10 cellular container vessels. For the fiscal year 2003, Indian-flagged vessels carried around 15% of all overseas cargo at Indian ports.
A total 200 major and non-major ports are present in the following States:
- Maharashtra -53
- Gujarat -40
- Kerala- 20
- Tamil Nadu – 15
- Karnataka – 10
- Others- 63
Below is the list of the Major ports in India List and tricks to remember major ports in India along the Western and Eastern Coast of India.
Major Ports in India List
The major ports in India list is provided below in the tabulated form:
S.No. | Port Name | State | Major Export |
1 | Kochi Port | Kerala | Tea, Coffee, Spices, etc |
2 | Ennore Port | Tamil Nadu | Iron ore, petroleum, coal, and chemicals |
3 | Haldia Port | West Bengal | Jute, steel, iron ore, etc |
4 | Kolkata Port | West Bengal | Iron ore, tea, coal, steel, etc |
5 | Kandla Port | Gujarat | Textile, manganese, machinery, leather, chemical products, etc |
6 | Mangalore Port | Karnataka | Iron ore |
7 | Marmagoa | Goa | Iron ore |
8 | Mumbai Port | Maharashtra | Textile, manganese, machinery, leather, chemical products, etc |
9 | Jawaharlal Nehru port | Maharashtra | Textiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, carpets, etc |
10 | Paradip Port | Odisha | Iron ore, iron, and aluminium |
11 | Tuticorin Port | Tamil Nadu | Salt, fertilizer, petroleum, coal, etc |
12 | Vishakhapatnam Port | Andhra Pradesh | Coal, alumina, oil, and coal |
13 | Chennai port | Tamil Nadu | Rice, textile, leather, goods, etc |
Major Ports in India Map
(Source: Maps of India)
Major Sea Ports of Eastern Coast of India
Eastern Coast | ||
Sea Port | State | Trick to Remember |
Krishnapatnam Port | Andhra Pradesh | Krishna and Vishakha went to Andhra Pradesh to see Kuchipudi dance |
Vishakhapatnam Port | ||
Paradip Port | Odisha | Pradeep (Paradip) speaks Odia (Local Language of Odisha) fluently |
Tuticorin Port | Tamil Nadu | Korean’s (Corin-en) Made a special rice cooker for Tamil people |
Chennai Port formerly Madras Port | ||
Ennore Port officially renamed as Kamarjar Port | ||
Kolkata Port | West Bengal | Diya (Dia) likes Bengali food available in Kolkata |
Haldia Port |
Another Important Port along the Eastern Cost is Port Blair - Andaman & Nicobar Island (The port is connected to the mainland of India through ship and flight. This port is situated in between two international shipping lines namely Saudi Arabia & US Singapore.)
Major Sea Ports of Western Coast of India
Western Coast | ||
Sea Port | State | Trick to Remember |
Cochin Port | Kerala | Indian footballers are given Coaching in Kerala |
Kandla Port | Gujarat | Mundra bought a special scented candle (Kandla) from Gujarat |
Mundra Port |
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NhavaSheva Port | Maharashtra | Ram Shevak's sister got married in Maharashtra |
Mumbai Port | Maharashtra | Jawahar Lal Nehru met Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai port
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Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Trust | ||
Marmugao Port | Goa | Marmuga is going to Goa for holidays |
New Mangalore Port | Karnataka | Karna loves Mango |
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