Port of Krishnapatnam

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About Port of Krishnapatnam

This deep-water port is located on India's east coast in Andhra Pradesh, on the Indian Ocean. It handles bulk cargo and is equipped to accommodate various vessel types.

Background
Krishnapatnam Port popularly known as KPCL is a privately built and owned all weather, deep water port on the east coast of India, located in the Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. It is located about 190 km north of the Chennai Port and 18 km east of the city of Nellore. The port was owned and operated by the Krishnapatnam Port Company Limited (KPCL) which was 92% owned by Hyderabad-based CVR Group. The London-based equity firm 3i owned the remaining 8% equity in KPCL.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11101753 →
Wikidata
Q6437585 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.krishnapatnam.com →
OpenStreetMap
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Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
INKRI
Country
🇮🇳India
Time Zone
UTC+5:30
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
IN-AP
Area
East Coast India
Sub-area
Bengal Bay
Body of Water
Indian Ocean
Latitude
14.2490°
Longitude
80.1300°

Terminals

ADANI KRISHNAPATNAM CONTAINER TERMINAL

ADANI KRISHNAPATNAM CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT. LTD.

Thamminapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 524344, India

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Krishnapatnam is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Krishnapatnam Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Krishnapatnam Range Front (0.5 NM WSW), Krishnapatnam Range Rear (1.5 NM W), Armagon Shoal (21.7 NM SSE), Iskapallipalem (29 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Krishnapatnam on?

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The Port of Krishnapatnam 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 Krishnapatnam?

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You can track vessels near Krishnapatnam (INKRI) 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 Krishnapatnam?

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The Port of Krishnapatnam is a port in IN. Its UN/LOCODE is INKRI — 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 INKRI 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 Krishnapatnam?

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The Port of Krishnapatnam 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.