Chennai Port and Kamarajar Port achieved record operating incomes; each port crossing the Rs. 1000 crore mark in FY 2024-25

Chennai Port and Kamarajar Port have achieved a historic milestone with a combined cargo throughput exceeding 100 million metric tonnes (MMT) for the first time, reaching a total of 103.37 MMT. Chennai Port handled 54.96 MMT, and Kamarajar Port contributed 48.41 MMT.

Chennai Port achieved an all-time high in container handling, exceeding 1.8 million TEUs.

Chennai port also achieved its highest-ever single-day handling of trailers, with 6,256 trailers processed. Kamarajar Port achieved its highest-ever cargo handling volume of 48.41 MMT.  KPL recorded its highest-ever monthly cargo handling at 4.58 million tonnes during March 2025.  The port  handled  a record number of 1110 vessels.

Both Chennai Port and Kamarajar Port achieved record operating incomes, with each port crossing the Rs. 1000 crore mark.  Chennai Port's income from operations reached Rs. 1088.22 crores.  Kamarajar Port's income from operations was Rs. 1130.60 crores. Kamarajar Port achieved a record Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 545.95 crores, crossing the Rs. 500 crore threshold for the first time.  The net worth of KPL reached Rs. 3040.57 crores, crossing Rs. 3000 crores for the first time.

In Chennai Port, the  Cruise terminal capacity enhancement from 1,000 to 1,800 passengers.  In  Kamarajar Port,  the  Common user coal terminal capacity optimization (from 9.6 MTPA to 11MTPA) and construction of a 3 MTPA IOCL captive jetty (Rs. 921 crores).

Both ports have allocated Rs. 16.04 crores for CSR, supporting initiatives such as smart vision for the visually impaired, the Swabodhini school for differently-abled students, RO plants for clean water supply, and digital classrooms.

KPL was recognized with the Economic Times “CSR Special Commendation Award” in the ET2Good4Good Event.  

Chennai Port was recognized globally at the World Ports Conference in Hamburg, Germany, on October 9, 2024, and became the first Indian Port to win the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Sustainability Award.