Major Ports in India: Gateways of Global Trade

India's 7,500-kilometer coastline makes it a maritime giant linking the subcontinent to global markets. Its ports function as crucial trade channels handling over 90% of its international trade by volume and about 70% by value. The country's 13 major ports located along both eastern and western shores, play a key role in India's economic growth and its rising importance in world trade. This post will give you a rundown of these major ports, look at what they export, point out why they matter , and zero in on one of the most talked-about new ports — the Vizhinjam International Seaport. This breakdown will be helpful for people keeping tabs on India's import-export numbers, or those working with companies that provide global import-export data. Overview of Major Ports in India India has 13 major ports, categorized under the central government, and over 200 minor and intermediate ports under state governance. The 13 major ports are: Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat ...