TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
PORTS
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Chennai Port
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Jawaharlal Nehru Port
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Mumbai Port
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Vishakhapatnam Port
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Mumbai port is the second oldest port in India after Kolkata. It is in operation since 1873 and is owned by the Government of India.
Detailed explanation-2: -Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust of Kolkata is the oldest port among the 13 major ports of India. It was Commissioned in 1870.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mumbai Harbour has been used by ships and boats for centuries. It was used by the Maratha Navy, as well as the British and Portuguese colonial navies. In 1652, the Surat Council of the East India Company, realising the geographical advantage of the Port, urged its purchase from the Portuguese.
Detailed explanation-4: -In operation since 1873, Mumbai Port is India’s second oldest port (Kolkata being the oldest).
Detailed explanation-5: -Mumbai Port is India’s largest port by size and shipping traffic. Located in west Mumbai on the western coast of India, the Mumbai Port is situated in a natural harbor. The water reaches depths of 10-12 meters, allowing easy docking and passage for large cargo ships.