The Chennai Port is strategically located from HMIL at a distance of just 45 km which helps car carrying trucks and trailers turn around in just six hours at night. Also, parking slots which are allotted to HMIL is close and in the vicinity of the berths which reduce the travel time while loading the cars, improves speed and operational efficiency, and a saving in the money spent. The Chennai Port also offer greater flexibility with them and is able to handle more than one Ro-Ro car-carrier at any point in time. This is particularly helpful to ease month end pressures. Besides, the port is equipped with a railway line, should HMI choose to transport cars by rail instead of road.

‘HMIL and ChPT have a long association and we are really happy that they have renewed their contract for another 10 years', said Raveendran P, IRTS, Chairman, ChPT.  ChPT is one of the most modern ports in the country offering a wide range of services suited to the needs of exporters. Our competitive pricing helps exporters keep their overheads low which is a definite advantage in the global market.

The port is committed to a clean environment free from any pollution which is a huge advantage for lifestyle cargo like cars, as there is no fear of contamination.

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