Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL) has created history by becoming the first port in India to handle automobile transshipment operations.
On 27th August 2025, KPL handled its maiden transshipment consignment when 550 cars belonging to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) Group were discharged at the General Cargo Berth from the car carrier m.v. Tourmaline Ace. The vehicles, originating from Singapore, were parked at the GCB Transit Yard for onward shipment.
The consignment will be reloaded on the car carrier m.v. Marguerite Ace on 29th August for delivery to destinations including South Africa, Mauritius, and Tanzania.
With more such consignments expected in the coming months, KPL is poised to emerge as India’s hub for automobile transshipment, further strengthening its role in global trade logistics.