Tamil Nadu · east coast · Major Port
V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin)
41.7 million tonnes a year. Our desk connects it to your factory.
- 41.7 MT cargo handled million tonnes · FY2024-25
- #11 of 14 ports on our map #6 on the east coast
- +0.8% change on FY2023-24 41.4 MT the year before
The port in numbers
41.7 million tonnes, FY2024-25
- Overseas 29.7 MT (71%)
- Coastal 12 MT (29%)
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 V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin) handle?
V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin) handled 41.7 million tonnes in FY2024-25 (29.7 MT overseas and 12 MT coastal), +0.8% 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 Tuticorin?
Yes, our desk arranges it. Our hire slips do not yet show regular runs to Tuticorin, 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 Tuticorin?
Port, container size and inland address, that’s all we need to start.