V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (Tuticorin Port) has recorded a strong performance in the current financial year, handling 17.89 million tonnes of cargo and 3,61,991 TEUs of containers up to August 2025–26. This marks a 2.40% rise in overall cargo traffic and a 7.72% increase in container throughput compared to 17.47 million tonnes of cargo and 3,36,036 TEUs handled during the same period last year. The growth reflects the port’s continued emphasis on operational efficiency, enhanced connectivity, and service excellence, consolidating its position as a key trade gateway on India’s east coast. Port officials attributed the performance to sustained investments in infrastructure and technology, which have improved capacity and streamlined handling of both bulk cargo and containerized shipments.
