TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
PORTS
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TUTICORIN PORT
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TRIVANDRAM PORT
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MADRAS PORT
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HUGHLI PORT
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Detailed explanation-1: -On the east coast, is the port of Tuticorin, in Tamil Nadu. This port has a natural harbour and rich hinterland. Thus, it has a flourishing trade handling of a large variety of cargoes to even our neighbouring countries like Sri Lanka, Maldives, etc. and the coastal regions of India.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Chennai Port, Tamil Nadu This facility is the largest port in the Bay of Bengal and is also called the “Gateway to South India”.
Detailed explanation-4: -Port Blair Port, Andaman and Nicobar Islands The Port Blair port is the youngest sea port in India and is connected to the mainland of India through ship and flight.
Detailed explanation-5: -The largest port of the country is situated in the east of Mumbai, it is known as The Jawaharlal Nehru Port. It is also known as Nhava Seva. The JN port was established on May 26, 1989.