Category: Ennore Port

APSEZ witnesses 25 per cent cargo growth in FY24

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has handled 420 million metric tonnes (MMT), an increase of 24 per cent year-over-year (YoY) cargo in FY24 (including international ports).

It has also handled its highest ever monthly cargo volumes (incl. international ports) of over 38 MMT in March 2024.

According to APSEZ, 10 of its ports and terminals handled record cargo volumes: Mundra 180 MMT, Tuna 10 MMT, Hazira 26 MMT, Mormugao 5 MMT, Karaikal 12 MMT, Ennore 13 MMT,…
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Source: https://www.porttechnology.org/news/apsez-handles-420-mmt-cargo-globally/

Both Chennai and Kamarajar ports cross ₹1,000 crore operating income in a single FY

For the first time, both Chennai Port Authority (CPA) and its subsidiary, Kamarajar Port Ltd (KPL) in Ennore, North Chennai, crossed ₹1,000 crore (each) in operating income in a financial year in 2023-24. This is owing to the higher cargo handling by both the major ports during the fiscal.The CPA reported an operating income of ₹1,056 crore for the fiscal ending March 31, 2024 as against ₹969 crore the corresponding last year, an increase by nine per cent. Net surplus was up by 36 per…
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Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/both-chennai-and-kamarajar-ports-cross-1000-crore-in-operating-income-in-a-single-fy/article68019943.ece/amp/

The ground realities of five decades of industrial pollution in Ennore

THE PHOTOJOURNALIST M PALANI KUMAR’S first visit to Ennore, in 2019, was an unforgettable experience. “I couldn’t help being awestruck seeing how Ennore is so different from Chennai, though it is an integral part of this city,” he told me. He has returned frequently since. Kumar’s work there, carried out over three years, aims to document how the presence of industry has significantly impacted the everyday lives of the people that call this land their home. He felt it would be…
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Source: https://caravanmagazine.in/environment/ground-realities-industrial-pollution-ennore

Large Vessel Anchors at Krishnapatnam Container Terminal

Tirupati: Operations at the Krishnapatnam port’s container terminal were evident on Friday with the arrival of a large vessel carrying 4,000 containers.This blunted the edge of a criticism from the Telugu Desam that the container terminal’s operations were at a complete halt. The allegation was made by TD politburo member and former minister Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy, who had also alleged that all activities of this port was being shifted to the Ennore port in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.The…
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Source: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/nation/large-vessel-anchors-at-krishnapatnam-container-terminal-882396

Dedicated Lane: Dedicated Lane for Trucks Improves Safety on Ennore Expressway in Chennai | Chennai News

Chennai: Until about a few months ago Udayakumar, working in a private firm, used to shudder at the sight of a truck trying to overtake him while riding his bike on the Ennore expressway. Now motorists can drive fearlessly on the stretch as heavy goods vehicles have got a dedicated lane and do not have to compete for road space with other vehicles.More than 2 lakh vehicles and 7,000 trucks use the 14-km stretch from Vallur junction to Ennore Port on the Ennore Express Road. The road is…
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Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/dedicated-lane-for-trucks-improves-safety-on-ennore-expressway-in-chennai/amp_articleshow/107611799.cms

Maersk to introduce Chennai service linking Ennore, Colombo and ports in Middle East

Danish shipping company Maersk has increased its focus on the Indian sub-continent and the Middle East to address the challenge in the Red Sea and Suez Canal. It will launch a weekly Chennai service and a new Arabian Sea service.It will introduce a new container service between India and Sri Lanka, and the Middle East.. From February 5, it will launch a new weekly Chennai service. Its rotation will be Salalah, Oman – Colombo, Sri Lanka – Ennore, India – Colombo, Sri Lanka – Salalah,…
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Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/maersk-to-introduce-chennai-service-linking-ennore-colombo-and-ports-in-middle-east/article67775082.ece/amp/

Chennai buzz: Air quality dips during Pongal festivities | Port-Maduravoyal Expressway work commences… and more

The Port-Maduravoyal project had finally begun after a long wait. Pic: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY : SA 3.0)

Air quality dips to poor on Bhogi day of Pongal festival

As Pongal festivities began and residents of Chennai celebrated Bhogi by burning waste, some parts of the city recorded very bad air quality and low visibility on January 14 (Sunday). The worst hit areas included Manali, Royapuram, Ennore and Perungudi, where smog conditions reduced visibility and motorists had a hard…
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Source: https://citizenmatters.in/chennai-buzz-air-quality-pongal-bhogi-port-maduravoyal-expressway-water-supply-41866