Seaports and Shipping

Jawaharlal Nehru Port, located in Navi Mumbai, is the largest seaport in India by cargo tonnage.

Mumbai Port, located in the city of Mumbai, is known as the Gateway of India due to its historical significance as a major port for trade and immigration.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port has the deepest draft among major ports in India, allowing it to accommodate large vessels.

Kolkata Port, located on the banks of the Hooghly River, is the oldest operating port in India, dating back to the 17th century.

Kolkata Port covers the largest area among major ports in India, spanning over 10,000 acres.

Visakhapatnam Port is the most important port for the export of iron ore in India, handling a significant portion of the country's iron ore exports.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the most important port for the import of crude oil in India, handling a majority of the country's crude oil imports.

Chennai Port is the most important port for the export of agricultural products in India, handling a significant portion of the country's agricultural exports.

Kolkata Port is the most important port for the import of fertilizers in India, handling a majority of the country's fertilizer imports.

Mumbai Port is the most important port for the export of textiles in India, handling a significant portion of the country's textile exports.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the most important port for the import of machinery in India, handling a majority of the country's machinery imports.

Chennai Port is the most important port for the export of electronics in India, handling a significant portion of the country's electronics exports.

Mumbai Port is the most important port for the import of chemicals in India, handling a majority of the country's chemical imports.

Chennai Port is the most important port for the export of automobiles in India, handling a significant portion of the country's automobile exports.

Kolkata Port is the most important port for the import of food grains in India, handling a majority of the country's food grain imports.