Chennai Port
has handled the monthly traffic of 5.326 million metric tons (MMT), reaching
this milestone for the first time in 15 years.
Further,
Chennai Port has achieved a landmark performance by handling 1,80,686 TEUs
(Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) in December 2024, surpassing the previous record
of 1,70,606 TEUs set in August 2024.
Shri. Sunil
Paliwal, I.A.S., Chairperson, Chennai Port Authority, commended the efforts of
various contributors to these achievements. He acknowledged the valuable work
of Terminal Operators M/s Chennai Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd. and M/s Chennai
International Terminal Pvt. Ltd., as well as the stakeholders, and the port
officials.