TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
PORTS
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MARMAGAO PORT
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MANDAVI PORT
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NEW MANGALORE PORT
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KOCHI PORT
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The New Mangalore Port situated in Panambur, Mangalore in the state of Karnataka is run and governed new Mangalore trust. It is one of the most major ports located in Karnataka and is the seventh largest port in the country.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mangalore was officially renamed to “Mangaluru” by the Karnataka government on 1 November 2014.
Detailed explanation-4: -The twelve minor ports of the State from the North to the South are Karwar, Belekeri, Tadri, Pavinakurve, Honnavar, Manki, Bhatkal, Kundapur, Hangarkatta, Malpe, Padubidri & Old Mangalore Port. [A map showing the locations of above mentioned ports is indicated below].
Detailed explanation-5: -It was formally inaugurated by former prime minister Indira Gandhi on January 11, 1975. It is called New Mangalore Port to distinguish it from the old harbour or port located in Mangalore city which is called Mangalore bunder or Hale bunder. It is also known as the Panambur Port.