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INMAA Chennai Port
Chennai Port is the major seaport of Chennai, in the city of Chennaiin India. Overseas routes include India and Pakistan, Port code is INMAA.

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Port Code

INMAA

Name

Chennai

Country / Region

India

City

Chennai

Sea Routes

India and Pakistan

Type

Main Port

Latitude

13.1070000

Longitude

80.3000000

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ $3190/20GP Book Now

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Chennai Port (INMAA) Overview

Chennai Port, formerly known as Madras Port, is an artificial seaport on India’s southeastern Coromandel Coast at approximately 13.107°N, 80.300°E. It is a major gateway for Tamil Nadu and southern India, supporting containerized, automobile, project, bulk, breakbulk, liquid and cruise-related cargo. The harbor is protected by breakwaters and includes Bharathi Dock, Jawahar Dock and Ambedkar Dock. Our service team treats Chennai as a port-to-hinterland planning point: equipment availability, terminal acceptance, customs status and inland delivery constraints should be confirmed before cargo is released for loading.

INMAAUN/LOCODE

IndiaCountry

ChennaiPort city

13.107°N / 80.300°EReference coordinates

Port profile data supplied for this page identifies Chennai as a seaport and a principal container gateway in southern India. Figures and operating conditions may change; our team confirms the applicable terminal and sailing details at booking stage.

Key Highlights

Multi-cargo gateway: Chennai supports containers as well as automobiles, project cargo, bulk and breakbulk commodities, liquid cargo and selected cruise operations.
Manufacturing-oriented hinterland: The port is closely connected with Tamil Nadu’s automobile, engineering, textile, pharmaceutical, leather, chemical and general manufacturing sectors.
Container and vehicle relevance: Export planning commonly involves finished vehicles, machinery, textiles, pharmaceuticals, leather products and industrial components; import planning commonly involves vehicles, machinery, chemicals, coal and food grains.
Artificial harbor operations: Weather, swell, harbor access, terminal yard density and equipment allocation can influence vessel and cargo schedules, so cut-offs should be treated as operational instructions rather than fixed assumptions.
Inland coordination is material: Chennai city traffic, gate appointments, container availability, customs examination and delivery-slot restrictions can affect the total logistics cycle beyond the ocean transit.

Facilities & Services

Container handling

The supplied port profile describes container terminals serving industrial and consumer cargo, with reefer connections and dedicated ground slots. Actual yard acceptance, reefer plug availability and terminal handling conditions require confirmation for each booking.

Automobile and Ro-Ro cargo

Automobiles are a core cargo segment in the Chennai manufacturing corridor. Our team can evaluate Ro-Ro, containerized or specialized project-cargo solutions according to vehicle dimensions, securing requirements and carrier acceptance.

Bulk and breakbulk operations

Bulk, general, breakbulk and project cargo facilities support commodities such as machinery, minerals, steel-related cargo and food products. Cargo dimensions, lifting plans and berth or equipment availability must be checked in advance.

Liquid and clean cargo

Oil and liquid terminals are part of the port’s reported cargo mix. Dangerous-goods classification, tank or package specifications, shore connection requirements and terminal approvals should be cleared before nomination.

Handling equipment

The supplied profile reports mobile cranes, forklifts, payloaders, locomotives and a floating crane. Equipment suitability is cargo-specific; our operations team obtains a current lifting or handling confirmation rather than relying on historical equipment descriptions.

Inland distribution

Road transport is central to Chennai-area container movement, with inland depots and logistics facilities serving southern India. Our team coordinates equipment release, driver documentation, customs status, delivery windows and empty-return instructions.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Typical trade orientation: Chennai is used for India–Southeast Asia, India–Middle East, India–Red Sea, India–Europe and other regional or global movements, subject to the vessel operator’s current network and transshipment plan.
Connection structure: Some cargo may move through a direct port call while other bookings may require transshipment. Our team confirms the actual routing, transshipment port, equipment type and port-pair schedule before quotation.
Transit-time variables: Ocean transit is affected by vessel rotation, transshipment connection, monsoon or swell conditions, port congestion, customs release, terminal cut-offs and inland delivery availability. Published schedules are indicative and not guaranteed.
Planning practice: We recommend separating the commercial cargo-ready date, documentation cut-off, terminal gate cut-off, vessel departure estimate and final delivery appointment when building the shipment timeline.

Our platform may display indicative sailing or quotation information. Final routing, cut-off and transit details are subject to carrier, terminal, customs and inland-provider confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area	Chennai and the wider Tamil Nadu industrial belt, with onward road and inland-depot distribution into southern and central Indian markets subject to the selected delivery point.
Industrial cargo	Automobiles, auto components, engineering goods, machinery, project cargo, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, leather products and general manufactured goods.
Export cargo	The supplied port profile lists iron ore, granite, mineral oils and other POL products, textiles excluding cotton yarn, onions, tobacco, leather goods, sugar, food grains, quartz, barytes, feldspar and general cargo.
Import cargo	The supplied profile lists mineral oils, vehicles, project cargo, machinery, food grains, coal and chemical fertilizers. Acceptance depends on cargo classification, terminal capability and applicable Indian regulations.
Special handling	Reefer, dangerous goods, oversize machinery, vehicles and bulk commodities require earlier equipment, documentation and terminal checks than standard dry containers.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Do not rely only on the vessel’s estimated departure. Our team obtains the carrier’s documentation cut-off, VGM deadline, terminal gate cut-off, SI deadline and empty-container release instructions for the specific booking.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and packing details. DG approval must be obtained before dispatch to the terminal; acceptance is subject to carrier and terminal confirmation.
Customs and document consistency: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill-of-lading instructions, HS classification, certificates and export declarations should match in description, quantity, weight, marks and consignee details. Indian customs requirements may vary by commodity and exporter status.
Inspection and inland delivery: Customs examination, scanning, port congestion, city traffic, truck restrictions, container availability and empty-return location can extend the delivery cycle. Our team checks release status and delivery feasibility before arranging the final truck.

Shipping Tips from Our Team

Book with cargo details ready

Send commodity description, HS code, package dimensions, gross weight, container type, reefer temperature or DG data before requesting equipment. This reduces rebooking and terminal rejection risk.

Protect cargo for humid conditions

Use suitable moisture barriers, desiccants, blocking and bracing for machinery, metal, textiles and packaged goods. Confirm wood packaging treatment and marking requirements where applicable.

Plan the inland leg early

For Chennai city, industrial estates or inland depots, confirm truck type, route restrictions, delivery hours, container detention exposure and empty-return terms before the vessel arrives.

Keep a contingency option

For urgent or schedule-sensitive cargo, our team compares alternative sailing dates, transshipment options, nearby gateway possibilities and inland-depot routing, without assuming that an alternative is operationally interchangeable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is INMAA suitable for container exports from Tamil Nadu?Yes, Chennai is a major container gateway for the region. Suitability still depends on the cargo, equipment, carrier service, terminal cut-off and final delivery location. Our team checks these factors before booking.
Can Chennai handle automobiles and project cargo?The port’s reported cargo mix includes automobiles and project cargo. Vehicle dimensions, rolling or lifting method, lashing plan, permits and terminal acceptance should be reviewed before the cargo is positioned.
How early should dangerous goods be submitted?As early as possible, preferably before equipment release. DG declarations, SDS, packing certificates and carrier-specific forms may require review, and cargo must not be dispatched until approval is confirmed.
Will the quoted ocean transit time be fixed?No. Any displayed transit is indicative. Vessel rotation, transshipment, weather, congestion, customs and inland delivery can change the actual timeline. Our service team updates the schedule using the confirmed booking information.
What information is needed for a Chennai quotation?Provide origin and destination, cargo description, package count and dimensions, gross weight, container or LCL requirement, ready date, DG or reefer status, customs terms and final delivery address.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, port name, country, city, coordinates and the port profile figures used in this module are based first on the INMAA data supplied for this page. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and remain subject to current carrier, terminal, customs and inland-provider confirmation.

For authoritative port information and current operational verification, consult the official Chennai Port Authority domain: chennaiport.gov.in. For Indian customs and regulatory verification, consult the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs domain: cbic.gov.in. Port statistics, facilities, cut-offs, tariff conditions, vessel schedules and regulatory procedures may change over time; our service team verifies shipment-specific details before execution.