INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Cochin Port is a major port on the Arabian Sea – Laccadive Sea – Indian Ocean sea-route in the city of Kochi and is one of the largest ports in India. The port lies on two islands in the Lake of Kochi: Willingdon Island and Vallarpadam, towards the Fort Kochi river mouth opening onto the Laccadive Sea.

Detailed explanation-2: -1 August 1936 Administration of Cochin Harbour taken over by the Government of India under the Major Port Trusts Act.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Cochin Port, as it used to be in the past, keeps a close association with various industries like oil refinery, cashew and spices exports, marine and tourism. It has grown into become one of the prominent ports in India with over 1100 vessels reaching here every year.