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INMAD Madras Port
Madras Port is the major seaport of Madras, in the city of Madrasin India. Overseas routes include India and Pakistan, Port code is INMAD.

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Port Code

INMAD

Name

Madras

Country / Region

India

City

Madras

Sea Routes

India and Pakistan

Type

Main Port

Latitude

13.1000000

Longitude

80.3000000

Est. Unit Price

$142/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

INMAD, listed as MADRAS, refers to Chennai Port in Tamil Nadu, India. Located on India’s southeast coast at approximately 13.100000° N, 80.300000° E, it is an artificial, all-weather seaport serving the Bay of Bengal and the manufacturing belt of South India. The port is historically known as Madras Port and functions as a major gateway for containerized cargo, automobiles, project shipments and selected bulk or breakbulk commodities. Its commercial relevance is closely linked to Chennai and the wider Tamil Nadu industrial region, including engineering, automotive, electronics and consumer-goods supply chains. Our service team can coordinate ocean booking, origin consolidation, customs documentation, inland trucking and destination delivery, while final terminal acceptance, sailing schedules, cut-off times and cargo restrictions remain subject to the selected carrier and terminal confirmation.

UN/LOCODE	INMAD
Port name	MADRAS / Chennai Port
Country and city	India · Madras / Chennai
Port type	Seaport; container, automobile, project and multipurpose cargo gateway
Coordinates	13.100000° N, 80.300000° E

Key Highlights

South India gatewayClose to Chennai’s industrial and consumer markets, with inland planning commonly extending across Tamil Nadu and neighboring southern states.

Mixed cargo profileSuitable for containerized general cargo, automotive cargo, project equipment and selected bulk or breakbulk movements.

Bay of Bengal connectivityInternational routing is normally arranged through carrier networks serving the Indian east coast, with transshipment possible depending on the service.

Schedule-sensitive operationsMonsoon conditions, terminal cut-offs, customs examination and city-side traffic can affect the effective door-to-port plan.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Containerized export and import cargo can be arranged through the applicable terminal and carrier service. Equipment availability, reefer acceptance and special-container handling require booking confirmation.
Multipurpose cargo: Automobile units, machinery, steel, project equipment and other breakbulk or heavy-lift shipments require cargo dimensions, weight distribution, lifting points and lashing details before quotation.
Customs and examination: Our team can prepare shipping documents and coordinate examination-related communication; inspection, scanning and release decisions remain with the competent authorities.
Warehousing and consolidation: LCL consolidation, deconsolidation and short-term storage can be planned through approved local facilities, subject to cargo type, availability and handling requirements.
Inland distribution: Road transport is central to Chennai-area delivery. Container size, vehicle type, route restrictions, chassis availability and delivery appointment requirements should be checked before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade directions: Cargo may be planned between Chennai and markets in Southeast Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Americas through the carrier’s current network.
Direct or transshipment routing: The applicable sailing pattern depends on origin, destination, carrier rotation, equipment and space. Our service team will compare available direct options and hub connections rather than assume a fixed route.
Transit-time control: Quoted transit is subject to vessel schedule changes, transshipment connection, port congestion, customs release, weather, blank sailings and inland appointment capacity; the booking confirmation is the controlling reference.
Planning window: Exporters should reserve additional time beyond the advertised ocean transit for factory pick-up, cargo gating, documentation approval, customs processing and possible examination.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterlandChennai and the Tamil Nadu industrial corridor form the core market, with routing decisions often extending to other South Indian production and consumption centers.

Automotive and engineeringVehicles, components, production machinery, molds and engineering parts are common candidates for container, RoRo or project planning, depending on specifications.

Manufactured goodsTextiles, leather goods, electrical products, consumer goods and general industrial cargo may move as FCL or LCL subject to packing and compliance requirements.

Heavy and project cargoOversized machinery and industrial modules require early route surveys, lifting plans, permits, escort arrangements and confirmation of terminal handling capability.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off management: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, export declarations, customs documents and cargo delivery must meet the carrier and terminal cut-offs. These deadlines can differ by vessel and may be revised, so our team confirms them per booking.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and package details before booking. Carrier acceptance, segregation, declaration and terminal approval are required; undeclared or inaccurately described hazardous cargo creates serious delay and liability risk.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, applicable export documentation, permits and commodity-specific certificates should be consistent in description, quantity, value and HS classification. The importer or exporter remains responsible for regulatory accuracy.
Inland delivery: Confirm container weight, cargo dimensions, road access, delivery hours, empty-return instructions and consignee readiness before truck dispatch. City traffic, restricted access and waiting time may affect the final delivery plan.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, HS code and desired shipment date before requesting a firm booking option.
For automotive, machinery or project cargo, include drawings, center-of-gravity information, lifting points, packing method and photographs so our team can validate equipment and handling assumptions.
For LCL, use export-grade packing with visible marks, moisture protection and sufficient forklift clearance; avoid combining incompatible or regulated cargo without prior approval.
Keep a contingency option covering an alternate sailing, revised transshipment hub or nearby South Indian gateway when the cargo is schedule-critical. Any alternative must be checked against inland cost, customs procedure and cargo suitability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is INMAD the same port as Chennai Port?: Yes. INMAD is the supplied UN/LOCODE for MADRAS, historically known as Madras Port and commonly identified today with Chennai Port. Our team uses the booking party’s exact port and terminal instructions to avoid coding errors.
Can our cargo be shipped directly from Chennai to the final overseas destination?: Possibly, depending on the current carrier rotation, origin, destination, equipment and sailing date. Direct service should not be assumed; our service team checks the live routing and any required transshipment before quoting.
What information is needed for a machinery or project-cargo quotation?: Provide dimensions, gross and net weight, packing details, lifting points, center of gravity, cargo value, loading location, delivery location and whether the cargo is stackable. These details determine equipment, permits and handling feasibility.
How should dangerous goods be booked?: Send the SDS, dangerous-goods declaration data, UN number, class, packing group, package count and dimensions before space is requested. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be obtained before cargo delivery.
What causes export delays at INMAD?: Common causes include late documents, inconsistent cargo descriptions, missed VGM or terminal cut-off, customs examination, equipment shortages, incomplete dangerous-goods approval and inland truck or delivery-access constraints. Our team monitors these items against the confirmed booking.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates and the supplied historical description are based on the port dataset provided for INMAD. Operational details in this module are professional planning guidance and are subject to carrier, terminal, customs and local transport confirmation.

Port authority reference: chennaiport.gov.in
Indian port-sector reference: shipmin.gov.in
Indian customs and indirect-tax authority: cbic.gov.in

Schedules, cut-offs, terminal procedures, customs requirements, equipment availability, charges and inland restrictions can change. Our service team verifies the applicable terms against the confirmed booking and current authority or carrier instructions before execution.