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15 million tonnes of cargo
August 7 , 2025
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- The V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi crossed the 15-million tonne mark in cargo handling in this financial year on August 3.
- This milestone has been achieved 11 days ahead as compared to the previous financial year.
- The port had handled 2,98,107 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) of containers up to August 3 this financial year.
- It is registering a growth of 9.75% compared to the 2,71,620 TEUs handled during the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
- The major commodities that contributed to this achievement include coal, limestone, salt, rock phosphate, edible oil, and construction material.
- The rapid growth in exports from Tiruppur, Coimbatore, and Karur has increased the container volumes.
- The operationalisation of North Cargo Berth-III for handling bulk cargo is another major contributor to the port’s improved performance.
- It was recently dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister on July 26.
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