Ponneri, Tamil Nadu

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Strategically positioned for rapid, seamless multimodal connectivity

About the terminal

Strategically positioned within the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC), Ponneri operates as a premier, large-scale integrated domestic multi-cargo terminal serving multiple major gateways from Chennai. The facility is spread over a massive 82-acre footprint, with proximity to Chennai port and logistics corridors linking Tamil Nadu with Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and other southern states enabling quick and efficient transportation of cargo.

 

Ponneri efficiently balances high-volume, port-feeder EXIM services to the crucial maritime hubs of Ennore, Kattupalli, and Chennai with robust domestic bulk cargo movements. Located deep within the Tiruvallur-Chennai manufacturing belt, the terminal offers unparalleled proximity to all three major regional ports. This strategic advantage ensures rapid, seamless multimodal connectivity for high-value industries, including automotive, electronics, and engineering.

Capabilities

Serving Chennai, Ennore and Katupalli ports,
Paved cargo handling area with heavy reach-stacker pathways
Uniquely positioned near logistics corridors of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Strong EXIM and domestic capabilities

Facilities and services

EXIM-focussed containers, such as meat, leather, aluminium, paper, and fabric

Domestic-focussed containers, such as food grains and cement

Domestic non-container cargo, such as edible oil

Specialised edible oil infrastructure

Our Kanpur terminal is among the few rail-enabled facilities in India equipped for edible oil handling. The terminal handles edible oil through BTPN rakes, offering customers a cost-efficient alternative to conventional road-based movement. With seven Mild Steel storage tanks for unloading and temporary storage of edible crude oil, the facility supports faster last-mile dispatch through road tankers within a 20–25 km radius — serving regional edible oil refineries with greater efficiency, control and reliability.

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