Chennai Port infrastructure gets a boost with new road, EXIM godowns, rail connectivity, and shore power facility.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated several key infrastructure projects worth ₹187.33 crore at Chennai Port and Kamarajar Port. The projects aim to expand port capacity, support eco-friendly practices, and streamline trade operations, aligning with India’s maritime modernisation goals.
Among the key initiatives are four new EXIM godowns at Chennai Port, constructed under the Sagarmala scheme at ₹73.91 crore, providing secure storage for sensitive cargo. A 350-meter concrete coastal road was also unveiled, facilitating smoother heavy cargo movement and reducing dust pollution.
Further enhancing transport, the Minister inaugurated a ₹88.91 crore railway expansion at Kamarajar Port, doubling the rail capacity to 44 rakes per day. A ₹20.51 crore shore power facility for coal vessels was also introduced, enabling reduced emissions by providing an alternative to diesel engines.
Highlighting the green and trade-friendly advancements, Sonowal emphasised the Ministry’s commitment to sustainability and infrastructure growth to strengthen India’s role in global trade.
