The biggest ports of India

India, one of the biggest peninsulas in the world, has a long coastline spanning
7,600 kilometres. The Government of India planning to invest about $20.8 billion in
276 projects which are part of the government's endeavour to expand 13 major ports
in the country, Shipping Minister G K Vasan said recently.
According to him 22 projects are ready for bids as the country is increasing the port
capacity, mostly through public and private sector participation.
Indian port handling tonnage has crossed 10 million GT mark recently, the minister
said.
He also disclosed that mega container terminals have been planned at Vallarpadam,
Chennai, JNPT and Ennore, implementation of which would provide opportunities
in the logistics business.