Chennai Port

Chennai Port, also known as Madras Port, is an artificial harbor on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The port was stablished in 1881. It is the second largest port in India and one of the oldest artificial ports in the country. The port handles a large range of cargo. This includes containers, cars and petroleum products. It is a major gateway to southern India. The port is a way to connect India to several major ports across the world. The Chennai Port Trust, a government-owned corporation, manages and operates the port. In 2023, the port was undergoing expansion and modernization to increase its capacity and improve its efficiency.

Chennai Port Media

Port at Madras, India, seen from the lighthouse
The harbour as viewed from the city in the 1910s
A view from the Madras harbour in 1895
Oil tanks on fire in the Madras Harbour following the bombardment by German light cruiser Emden on 22 September 1914
A plaque near Madras High Court
Entrance of the Chennai Port
Aerial view w:Chennai Port and Georgetown, w:Chennai
A panoramic view of the container terminal at the port
INS Shivalik and INS Betwa docked at the port in 2015
A terminal at the Chennai Port

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