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# What does Port (major and non-major) mean in logistics?

Short answer

A coastal facility where ships load and discharge cargo, with terminals, storage yards and road and rail connections.

India’s Major Ports are governed by the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; other ports ("non-major") fall under state maritime boards and include large private ports. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: seaport

**Category**: EXIM & customs

**Related terms**: JNPT (Nhava Sheva), Mundra, Haldia, Port haulage (drayage)

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#port)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#port)
- [Port (major and non-major): related page](https://safeandsecure.in/services/port-haulage/)

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