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Kandla port, India's busiest and richest sea port, handles large cargo volumes and is the first export processing port, attracting significant imports like petroleum, steel, iron machinery, chemicals, salt, textiles, and grains.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port, India's largest container port, handles 56% of total containers and was awarded 'Port of the Year' in 2014 for its handling of textiles, sporting goods, carpets, and pharmaceuticals.
Chennai Port, located on the Coromandel Coast, is India's second biggest port and a regional container traffic center.
It is also known as Vizag Port and is one of the major ports on India's east coast, with a deep natural harbor and picturesque surroundings.
Port Blair, the Andaman Islands' main port, has breathtaking views of the Bay of Bengal and acts as a gateway to the islands' natural beauties.
Famous for its scenic surroundings and effective cargo handling skills, New Mangalore Port is tucked away between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats.
Goa, India's main tourist attraction, requires a port to boost its trading affairs. Shri I. Jayakumar chairs Mormugao Port, Goa's main port.
Kolkata port, located 128 km from Bay of Bengal, handles goods from Australia and South-East Asia, is the oldest port in India and has two dock systems.
Tuticorin Port, a new artificial harbor in Tamil Nadu, is a major Indian port, connecting with Sri Lanka and known for its pearl fishery in the Bay of Bengal.
Paradip port, located on Orissa coast, handles heavy containers and primarily deals with iron-ore and coal, exporting twice its imports and boasting a railway system for easy transport.
Ennore Port, India's 12th major port, handles over 16 million tonnes of coal annually, trades iron ore, petroleum products, and chemicals, with plans for multi-purpose berths and containers.
Located in Kerala, the Cochin port is a prominent seaport on the Arabian Sea and one of India's biggest and fastest-growing seaports. The ports of Willingdon and Vallarpadam are separated by the Cochin port.