List of ports and harbours of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has a long coastline, and it's home to several important ports and harbours.

The state's ports and harbours are crucial for its economy, handling a significant portion of the country's cargo and trade.

One of the busiest ports in Andhra Pradesh is the Visakhapatnam Port, which is located on the eastern coast of the state.

This port is a major hub for the export of iron ore, coal, and other minerals.

The port city of Machilipatnam is another significant harbour in the state, known for its historic importance and trade activities.

Andhra Pradesh has a total of 22 ports and harbours, including one major port at Visakhapatnam under the administrative control of the Central government and 15 notified ports inclusive of 3 captive ports under the control of the state government.

The state has a mix of operational and proposed ports, with some like Kakinada Port and Gangavaram Port already in operation, while others like Nizampatnam Port and Vodarevu Port are still in the proposed stage.

Here's a list of some of the notable ports in Andhra Pradesh:

SEZ Port

Deep Water PortOperationalNelloreKrishnapatnam PortDeep Water PortOperationalKPCLRamayapatnamRamayapatnam PortDeep Water PortProposedGovernment of Andhra Pradesh

The Ramayapatnam Port, for instance, will have four berths with a handling capacity of 25 million tonnes, and six additional berths can be added in the future at a cost of Rs 200 crore each for handling over 50 million tonnes.

Andhra Pradesh has a total of 16 notified ports, including 3 captive ports, under the control of the state government.

The state's major port is located at Visakhapatnam, which is under the administrative control of the Central government.

One of the most notable ports in the state is the Kakinada Port, which is an anchorage port, SEZ port, and deep water port, all operational.

The Kakinada Port is located in the Kakinada district and is a major hub for trade and commerce in the region.

The state has several fishing harbours, including the Kakinada Fishing Harbour and the Machilipatnam Fishing Harbour, both of which are operational.

The Kakinada Fishing Harbour is located in the East Godavari district and is one of the busiest fishing harbours in the state.

The Machilipatnam Fishing Harbour is located in the Krishna district and is also a major hub for fishing activities in the region.

The state's ports are operated by various entities, including the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the Government of India, and private companies such as KPCL.

Here is a list of some of the key ports in Andhra Pradesh:

SEZ Port

Deep Water PortOperationalKrishnaMachilipatnam PortGreen Field PortRe-developmentGovernment of Andhra PradeshNelloreKrishnapatnam PortDeep Water PortOperationalKPCLVisakhapatnamVisakhapatnam PortOuter Harbour

Inner HarbourMajorOperationalGovernment of India

Andhra Pradesh is set to get four new ports, a move that's expected to boost economic activity and employment opportunities in the state. The Chief Minister, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, has announced that the new ports will be built with an outlay of Rs 3,736.14 crore.

The Ramayapatnam Port, one of the new ports, will have four berths with a handling capacity of 25 million tonnes. The port will also have the potential to add six more berths in the future, which will increase its capacity to handle over 50 million tonnes.

The new ports are expected to create an additional 100 million tonne cargo handling capacity in the state, taking the total capacity to 328 million tonnes. This is a significant increase from the current capacity of 228 million tonnes.

The Chief Minister has also announced that nine fishing harbours will be set up in addition to the ports at Bhavanapadu, Kakinada, Machilipatnam, and Ramayapatnam. This will provide indirect employment to lakhs of people in the state.

Here is a list of the four new ports that will be built in Andhra Pradesh:

The construction of these new ports is expected to provide a significant boost to the economy of Andhra Pradesh and create employment opportunities for lakhs of people in the state.

Andhra Pradesh is a major maritime state with a strong focus on cargo handling. The state's ports handled 73 million tons of cargo in financial year 2015-16.

The state is the second maritime state in terms of cargo handled by Non-Major Ports, after Gujarat. Andhra Pradesh's ports also rank third in overall cargo handled, including Visakhapatnam port trust.

Visakhapatnam - Major Port is one of the busiest ports in the state, handling 57 million tons of cargo in financial year 2015-16. This is a significant amount of cargo, and it's a testament to the port's efficiency and capacity.

Here's a breakdown of the cargo handled by each port in the state for the financial year 2017-18: