Port of Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam combines an inner harbour with larger seaward facilities, serving the mineral, energy and manufacturing trades of its hinterland. The port’s layout separates several cargo streams while connecting them through the same coastal gateway on the Bay of Bengal.

Iron ore, coal and other dry bulk materials use dedicated or multipurpose berths, with conveyors and cargo-handling equipment supporting their movement ashore. Petroleum and chemical cargoes have specialised installations, while a container terminal adds a different form of freight handling to the outer harbour.

The inner harbour includes conventional quays as well as terminals serving industrial commodities such as fertiliser and alumina. These facilities reflect the needs of producers and processing businesses beyond the waterfront. Visakhapatnam’s role comes from bringing these varied supply chains together, linking imported materials and export cargo with maritime transport.