New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority is accelerating infrastructure development as cargo traffic at the port is projected to rise to 53.25 million tonnes by 2029-30, driven by an increase in container and bulk cargo volumes, according to a press release issued by the Port Authority on Friday.

The port has handled 14.73 million tonnes of cargo, including 2.95 lakh TEUs of container traffic and 8.84 million tonnes of major bulk cargo, up to July 2026. Cargo traffic is projected to reach 48.30 million tonnes in 2027-28 and further rise to 50.72 million tonnes in 2028-29, before reaching 53.25 million tonnes in 2029-30.

To cater to the expected growth, the Port is upgrading Berth No 7 into a modern container terminal ...