Chennai Port Authority has achieved a significant milestone in India’s automotive export journey, with 19,300 vehicles handled in a single month, reaffirming the port’s role as a key maritime gateway connecting India’s world-class automobile manufacturing sector with global markets.
The landmark achievement, accomplished through a seamless Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) gateway, highlights the efficiency, reliability and operational capabilities of Chennai Port in supporting high-volume automotive exports. The milestone is also a testament to the strength of the ecosystem comprising manufacturers, logistics partners, shipping lines, terminal operators and port authorities, working together to facilitate the smooth movement of vehicles from Indian manufacturing facilities to international destinations.
Chennai Port Authority expressed its pride in partnering with Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) in this journey. The achievement reflects the growing synergy between India’s automotive manufacturing capabilities and future-ready maritime infrastructure, enabling Indian-made vehicles to reach markets across the world efficiently and reliably.
Handling 19,300 vehicles in a month represents not only a strong operational performance but also the growing importance of Chennai Port in supporting India’s automotive export ambitions. The port’s Ro-Ro capabilities provide an efficient gateway for finished vehicles, helping streamline cargo movement and strengthen supply-chain connectivity. The milestone further reinforces Chennai’s position as an important automotive and logistics hub, supporting the Government of India’s vision of strengthening manufacturing, exports and multimodal logistics infrastructure.
Chennai Port Authority congratulated Hyundai Motor India Limited on this landmark achievement and said it looks forward to further strengthening the partnership to advance India’s automotive ambitions — further, faster and farther.
