Archive · 23 May 2025
Chennai Port Cruise Terminal Expansion Underway, Ready by September
Imagine Chennai port is like a busy airport for cruise ships.
Right now, it's getting bigger and better!
They're adding more space for people to get on and off the ships faster and easier.
They're also putting in new elevators and escalators, like in a fancy shopping mall, so people don't have to wait so long.
The goal is to make it easier and more comfortable for everyone.
This will let the port handle more cruise ships at once and hopefully bring even more visitors to the city.
The changes should be done by September.
Chennai port is undergoing modernization and expansion to boost cruise tourism.
The expansion includes adding space for boarding and disembarking passengers to streamline movement.
The terminal's capacity will increase from 1,000 to 1,800 passengers upon completion.
Upgrades include new elevators, escalators, baggage handling, and screening zones.
The expansion is expected to be ready by September and attract more vessels.
- Who
- Chennai Port Trust officials
- What
- Modernization and expansion of Chennai port's cruise terminal
- When
- Expansion expected to be completed by September
- Where
- Chennai port
- Why
- To boost cruise tourism and handle more passengers efficiently
Officials
Subhash Goyal
Terminal Quality
Officials
Chennai port terminals should be modernized and upgraded like airport terminals.
Subhash Goyal
Cruise terminals in India are not up to par.
- Port Area
- 420 acres (water), 714.54 acres (land)
- Existing Capacity
- 1,000 passengers
- Expanded Capacity
- 1,800 passengers
- Work Includes
- Elevators, escalators, baggage handling, screening zones, washrooms
- Target Completion
- September