V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has posted strong and sustained growth in container handling during the current financial year, reflecting improved operational performance and infrastructure efficiency.
The port handled a cumulative container throughput of 6,32,430 TEUs during April–December 2025–26, compared to 5,74,899 TEUs in the corresponding period of 2024–25, registering a year-on-year growth of 10.01 per cent.
The robust performance highlights the port’s continued emphasis on operational excellence, capacity enhancement, and process optimisation. Investments in infrastructure upgrades, adoption of streamlined procedures, and close coordination with shipping lines, logistics operators, and other trade stakeholders have contributed significantly to the growth.
Officials said the steady rise in container volumes reinforces V.O. Chidambaranar Port’s role as a key gateway on the east coast and reflects growing trade confidence in its capabilities. The port is expected to maintain this momentum through further efficiency improvements and customer-focused initiatives in the coming months.