Chennai Port has further strengthened its reputation as India’s premier automobile export hub on the East Coast, handling a record 204,165 vehicles during the last financial year and reaffirming its pivotal role in the country’s automotive export supply chain. The milestone reflects the port’s growing importance in supporting India’s booming automobile manufacturing sector.
Strategically located to serve the automobile manufacturing clusters of Sriperumbudur and Oragadam—widely known as the “Detroit of South Asia”—Chennai Port provides seamless export connectivity for leading global vehicle manufacturers. Its dedicated automobile handling infrastructure, efficient logistics ecosystem, and strong hinterland connectivity have made it the preferred gateway for vehicle exports from southern India.
Together with Kamarajar Port Limited, the Chennai twin ports have achieved an impressive operational benchmark, exporting one car every 80 seconds during FY 2025-26. The achievement underscores the combined strength of the two ports in supporting India’s growing automobile exports while enhancing the country’s competitiveness in global markets.
The record performance also highlights the increasing contribution of Chennai’s maritime ecosystem to India’s export-led growth, backed by modern port infrastructure, efficient cargo handling, and close integration with one of Asia’s largest automobile manufacturing regions. As vehicle exports continue to rise, Chennai Port is expected to remain at the forefront of India’s automotive logistics and international trade.