Deeper channel will help dock bigger box ships and compete with Colombo
The expert appraisal committee attached to the ministry of environment, forest and climate change has recommended environment and coastal regulation zone (CRZ) clearances to V O Chidambaranar Port Trust (VOCPT) to expand the capacity of the Central government-run port located in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district with an investment of ₹ 5,720 crore.
The expansion of the inner harbour of VOCPT – one of the biggest yet...
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