
Karaikal Port
Karaikal in Puducherry is a private deep-draft port on the Coromandel coast, handling coal, fertiliser and general bulk. It offers better depth than the minor Tamil Nadu ports around it while remaining outside the main Chennai congestion.
Operational Notes for Karaikal Port
Private deep-draft port on the Coromandel coast
Coal, fertiliser and general bulk cargo
Better depth than surrounding minor ports, away from Chennai congestion
How We Supply This Port
Karaikal is supplied from our Tamil Nadu stock, consolidating the order into one delivery timed against the loading schedule.
Customs & Port Formalities in India
- 1
The vessel's agent files arrival documents through the Port Community System (PCS 1x); stores cannot be delivered before customs entry is granted.
- 2
Bonded and duty-free stores for foreign-going vessels are cleared with Indian Customs against a stores shipping bill — allow 24 to 48 hours.
- 3
ISPS port entry passes are required for all delivery personnel; photo identification and, at most Major Ports, prior verification apply.
- 4
Supplies to foreign-going vessels are zero-rated for GST against valid export documentation, which Marella issues with every invoice.
- 5
Garbage and sludge landing must be handled by a pollution-control-board authorised vendor against a signed MARPOL receipt.
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Operational Data
- Coordinates
- 10° 50' N, 79° 50' E
- Draft Limit
- 14.5m
- Status
- Operational 24/7