Port of Kattupalli

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About Port of Kattupalli

Kattupalli is a port located north of Chennai, India. It serves as a significant cargo handling facility.

Background
Kattupalli, is a suburb located North of Chennai, a metropolitan city in Tamil Nadu, India.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
IN-TN
Area
East Coast India
Sub-area
Bengal Bay
Latitude
13.3047°
Longitude
80.3561°

Terminals

KATTUPALLI INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL (KICT)

ADANI KATTUPALLI PORT PVT. LTD. (AKPPL)

Kattupalli Road, Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu 600120, India

www.adaniports.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
INKAT
Country
🇮🇳India
Time Zone
UTC+5:30

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
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Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Kattupalli?

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The approach to Kattupalli is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ennore Lighthouse at 1.8 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Pulicat (7.2 NM NNW), Chennai Fishing Harbour East Breakwater (10.8 NM SSW), Chennai Fishing Harbour North Breakwater (10.9 NM SSW), Chennai Entrance Channel (11.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Kattupalli on?

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The Port of Kattupalli is situated on the Bay of Bengal in IN. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Kattupalli?

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You can track vessels near Kattupalli (INKAT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Kattupalli?

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The Port of Kattupalli is a port in IN. Its UN/LOCODE is INKAT — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE INKAT mean?

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The first two characters, IN, are the ISO country code for IN. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kattupalli?

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The Port of Kattupalli operates in the UTC+5:30 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.