Kamarajar Port Unveils State-of-the-Art General Cargo Berth-II - Catalyzing Growth in the Automotive Industry

Kamarajar Port, a revered hub among India's seaports, takes great pride in dedicating the General Cargo Berth-2 (Automobile Export/Import Terminal-II & Capital Dredging Phase-V) to the nation on 2^nd January 2024 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. This momentous occasion was graced by  ShriR.N.Ravi, Governor of Tamil Nadu  andShri. M.K.Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamilnadu, Shri. JyotiradityaM.Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Dr.L.Murugan, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Information and Broadcasting and Ministers, MLAs of Government of Tamil Nadu.

This remarkable addition is crafted at an overall cost of Rs. 341 Cr. The construction of the berth with a length of  330 meters  and  width of 33.25 meters  was done by M/s.L&TGeostructure Pvt Ltd., Chennai at a Cost of Rs. 206 Cr. Capital Dredging  for the berth  was carried out by M/s.Jan De Nul India Pvt Limited, Chennai at a cost of Rs. 135 Cr.  It propels the port's cargo handling capacity by an additional 3 million metric tons annually. Moreover, with extensive parking space for 9600 cars, it ensures smooth and efficient operations.

KPL has forged enduring partnerships with prominent manufacturers like the Nissan & Renault alliance, Toyota, Daimler, Isuzu Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Caterpillar, PC Automobiles, Komatsu and Kobelcowill be benefitting from the state-of-the-art facilities of GCB-II.Each year, about 100 ships will be berthedhere enabling the export of around 150,000 cars and OEMs through the RoRo Berth.

This expansion enhances Kamarajar Port's overall cargo handling capacity to an impressive 57.44 MTPA. The establishment of this infrastructure within Kamarajar Port heralds a new era, poised to cultivate a vibrant automotive industry in this part of thecountry.