Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Chennai Port Eyes Strong Cargo Growth Amidst Expansion
Chennai Port is doing well, expecting nearly 10% more cargo this year!
This growth is due to more goods being shipped in containers and growth in manufacturing.
Chennai and another port nearby grew faster than the rest of the country last year.
A big new project, a cargo hub, is being built near Chennai and will open in April 2026.
The government wants ports to expand to help Tamil Nadu make lots of money.
Chennai Port anticipates a cargo handling growth of 9.7% this year.
Combined cargo handling growth for Chennai and Kamarajar ports reached 6.7% in FY25.
India's first Multimodal Logistics Park, near Chennai, is set to open by April 2026.
The Multimodal Logistics Park has a project value of ₹1,500 crore.
Tamil Nadu aims to grow its coastal economy to achieve a $1 trillion goal.
- Who
- Sunil Paliwal (CPA Chairperson), EV Velu (Minister of Public Works)
- What
- Chennai Port is experiencing cargo handling growth and developing a Multimodal Logistics Park.
- When
- Published on September 18, 2025.
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Why
- To facilitate economic growth and contribute to Tamil Nadu's $1 trillion economy goal.
Port Authorities
Stakeholders
Economic impact
Port Authorities
Port authorities focus on cargo growth and expansions
Stakeholders
Stakeholders focus on utilizing port facilities for economic benefits
- Chennai Port Cargo Growth (Projected)
- 9.7%
- Combined Cargo Handling Growth FY25
- 6.7%
- National Average Cargo Handling Growth FY25
- 4.3%
- Multimodal Logistics Park Opening
- April 2026
- Multimodal Logistics Park Location
- Mappedu, Chennai
- Multimodal Logistics Park Project Value
- ₹1,500 crore
