Tamil Nadu · east coast · Major Port
Chennai Port
55 million tonnes a year. Our desk connects it to your factory.
- 55 MT cargo handled million tonnes · FY2024-25
- #7 of 14 ports on our map #3 on the east coast
- +6.5% change on FY2023-24 51.6 MT the year before
The port in numbers
55 million tonnes, FY2024-25
- Overseas 48.8 MT (89%)
- Coastal 6.2 MT (11%)
Onward by sea
Routes from this coast
- Indian Ocean → Southern Africa19 to 34 daysto Durban · Cape Town
- Bay of Bengal → Southeast Asia7 to 17 daysto Singapore
Sea leg Booked by our desk
Frequently asked questions
How much cargo does Chennai Port handle?
Chennai Port handled 55 million tonnes in FY2024-25 (48.8 MT overseas and 6.2 MT coastal), +6.5% on the year before. Source: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: 'Cargo handling status for Major Ports during March 2025', Table-1 (PDMP advance estimates for April-March 2024-25; 2023-24 provisional).
Can SSL move my cargo to Chennai?
Yes, our desk arranges it. Our hire slips do not yet show regular runs to Chennai, so the road leg is arranged and our desk follows it end to end.
Which sea routes start from the east coast?
Indian Ocean → Southern Africa: about 19 to 34 days; Bay of Bengal → Southeast Asia: about 7 to 17 days (published port-to-port estimates).
Moving a container through Chennai?
Port, container size and inland address, that’s all we need to start.