V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority crossed the 25-million-tonne cargo-handling mark on 24 October 2026, as higher cargo and container volumes were accompanied by new operational records during FY 2026–27.

During FY 2026–27 up to October 2026, the Port handled 25.18 million tonnes of cargo, an increase of 3.01% over 24.44 million tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. Container traffic rose 1.76% to 5.02 lakh TEUs, compared with 4.94 lakh TEUs a year earlier.

Among major cargo segments, coal handling increased 13.47%, from 9,217.90 tonnes to 10,459.94 tonnes. Fertiliser handling rose to 5.70 lakh tonnes from 2.33 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period last year.

The Port recorded its highest-ever single-day cargo handling of 2.17 lakh tonnes on 5 September 2026, surpassing its previous record of 2.16 lakh tonnes. It also handled M.V. CMA CGM THORIUM, measuring 335.23 metres in length, the longest vessel handled at the Port to date.

Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, congratulated port users, shipping lines, terminal operators, trade partners, employees and other stakeholders on the achievements. He said, “Crossing 25 million tonnes of cargo handling is an important milestone for the Port and reflects the collective efforts of our stakeholders. Our priorities remain improving operational efficiency, strengthening rail and maritime connectivity, expanding infrastructure and facilitating seamless cargo movement. These efforts will further strengthen the Port’s contribution to India’s maritime trade and economic growth.”