Tuticorin Port was also developed to relieve the pressure of Chennai port. It deals with a variety of cargo, including coal, salt, food grains, edible oils, sugar, chemicals and petroleum products.
Tuticorin Port, officially known as V.O. Chidambaranar Port, is another major port in Tamil Nadu, situated in the southern part of the state.
While Tuticorin Port is an essential port for trade and commerce, it was not specifically developed to relieve the pressure on Chennai Port. Instead, it serves the maritime needs of its own region.