The Tamil Nadu Maritime Board is set to begin cargo services from Cuddalore and Nagapattinam ports to Sri Lanka, according to a statement issued by the Nagapattinam district administration on Thursday.
The ports are equipped to handle up to 75,000 metric tons of cargo annually and will initially connect to Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka. Plans are underway to expand services to the Maldives and other Sri Lankan destinations, including Jaffna and Colombo.
“Both Cuddalore and Nagapattinam ports are equipped with the necessary infrastructure to handle small sailing vessels. Clearances for customs, immigration, and port health have been secured,” the statement said. Importers and exporters were invited to contact port officers at Cuddalore (9442243225) and Nagapattinam (9442559978) for further details.
This initiative follows the launch of a passenger ferry service from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai in August, further strengthening trade and connectivity between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.