V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority is driving economic growth in South India, aiming to handle 50 million tonnes of cargo and 1 million TEUs this financial year. Significant infrastructure upgrades are underway to support the EXIM trade, in line with India’s ‘Gati Shakti’ initiative and the Maritime India Vision 2030. Recent developments include a new container terminal, enhanced bulk cargo capabilities, and improvements to berth infrastructure, scheduled for completion through 2025.
The Port is also taking strides toward sustainability, having launched a Green Hydrogen Pilot Plant, the first in India, with over ₹41,860 crores in investments allocated across 501 acres for green hydrogen projects. To support emerging industries like EV manufacturing and solar energy, VOC Port is implementing initiatives to improve logistics and ease of business.
Plans to develop an Outer Harbour—featuring two container terminals with a capacity of 4 million TEUs—have been initiated, marked by a foundation stone laying by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chairperson Susanta Kumar Purohit emphasized the favorable conditions in Tuticorin that facilitate rapid project execution, underscoring VOC Port’s role as a critical maritime hub in India’s economic landscape.
