July 8, 2026 11:06 AM
Kamarajar Port becomes India’s second major port with 18-metre draft capability
Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL) has become India's second major port after Visakhapatnam to achieve an operational draft of 18 metres, enabling it to handle fully laden Capesize vessels carrying cargo of up to 1,70,000 deadweight tonnage (DWT) and significantly boosting the country's maritime competitiveness. The milestone follows the successful completion of the Capital Dredging Phase VI project, undertaken at an investment of approximately ₹440 crore, making Kamarajar Port a deep-water, Cape C...
