Kamarajar Port Limited

Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL), formerly Ennore Port Limited, is a major port located at Ennore, Tamil Nadu, on the eastern coast of India. Operational since 2001, the port was initially developed to cater to the coal requirements of thermal power stations and has since expanded into a multi-cargo port handling coal, liquid bulk, automobiles, containers, and other general cargo through a landlord model with private sector participation. KPL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chennai Port Authority, following the Government of India's transfer of its entire stake to the port authority. The company benefits from the strategic oversight and support of its government-owned parent. KPL's key strengths include its strategic location near Chennai, diversified cargo handling infrastructure, and established public-private partnership model for terminal operations. Its broad cargo mix and strong institutional backing position it as an important maritime logistics hub on India's eastern coast.