Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Rs 341 crore General Cargo Berth-II facility at the Kamarajar Port.

With this, the cargo handling capacity at the Kamarajar Port increased by three million metric tonnes annually.

The berth, which is 330 metres long and 33.25 metres wide, was constructed by L&T Geostructure Pvt Ltd, Chennai, for Rs 206 crore. Dredging works were carried out by Jan De Nul India Pvt Ltd, Chennai, for Rs 135 crore.

An extensive parking space that can accommodate 9,600 cars will help ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Kamarajar Port has forged partnerships with prominent automobile manufacturers such as Maruti Suzuki, Nissan and Renault alliance, Toyota, Daimler, Isuzu Motors, Caterpillar, PC Automobiles, Komatsu and Kobelco, who stand to benefit from the state-of-the-art facilities.