New Mangalore Port


New Mangalore Port is a deep-water, all-weather port at Panambur, Mangalore, the second largest city & a major commercial & business hub in Karnataka state in India, which is the deepest inner harbour on the west coast. It is the only major port of Karnataka and is the seventh largest port in India. This port is operated by New Mangalore Port Trust.

Naming

The name "New Mangalore Port" distinguishes it from an old harbour or port in Mangalore city which is called "Mangalore bunder" or "Old bunder". The old harbour is south of New Mangalore port and is now used for fishing and for ferrying small goods.

Location

The port is in Panambur, Mangalore on the west coast of India. It is to north of confluence of Gurupura river to Arabian sea. It is south of Mormugao Port and north of Kochi Port.

History

It was formally inaugurated on 4 May 1974 by the then prime minister Indira Gandhi. Construction began in 1962.

Transport links

The national highway NH-66 passes the port. The nearest railway station is Thokur, but passengers have to alight at Surathkal railway station which is on Konkan railway route, approximately 6 kilometres from the New Mangalore port.

Types of cargo

The port serves hinterland of Karnataka state and to some extent state of Kerala. The major commodities exported through the port are iron ore concentrates and pellets, iron ore fines, manganese, granite stones, coffee, cashew and containerized cargo.
The major imports of the port are crude and petroleum products, LPG, wood pulp, timber logs, finished fertilizers, liquid ammonia, sand,phosphoric acid, other liquid chemicals, and containerized cargo.
New Mangaluru Port offers berth for cruise vessels, International tourists alight here and travel coastal region of Karnataka state.Now it will offer helicopter facility for the tourists coming by cruise ships.

Awards

NMPT has received Greentech Environment Award 2014.