INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -The only major port is the New Mangalore Port. The minor ports are located at Karwar, Old Mangalore, Belekeri, Tadadi, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Kundapur, Hangarakatta, Malpe and Padubidri ports. Of these, the one at Karwar is the only all-weather port while the rest are riverine fair-weather lighterage ports.

Detailed explanation-2: -New Mangalore Port is a small water af, all-weather port at Panambur, Mangalore in Karnataka state in India, which is the deepest inner harbour on the west coast. It is the only major port of Karnataka and the seventh largest port in India. It is operated by New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA).

Detailed explanation-3: -The major commodities exported through the Port are POL Products, iron ore pellets, containerized cargo, etc. The major commodities imported through the Port are POL Crude for MRPL, Cement, coal, fertilizer, edible oil, liquid chemicals, containerized cargo etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mangalore, the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka also known as Mangalapuram in Malayalam, is located about 350 kilometres (220 mi) west of the state capital, Bangalore.

Detailed explanation-5: -Panambur Port is also known as the New Mangalore Port. It is located in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.