India has inaugurated and initiated more than ₹13,000 crore of maritime infrastructure projects in Chennai and Thoothukudi, targeting higher cargo, storage and logistics capacity.
On October 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a package of maritime infrastructure projects in Tamil Nadu. At Chennai Port, the inaugurated facilities include a paved storage yard, four EXIM warehouses, an upgraded cruise terminal and a seafarers’ club. The projects are intended to improve export-import cargo handling and storage while upgrading passenger and crew services.
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