What is Karaikal Port?
[[File:Karaikal port.jpg|thumb|Karaikal Port]] '''Karaikal Port Private Limited''' is a private [[port]] in [[Karaikal]], [[Puducherry]], India. It was made by the [[Chennai]]-based company MARG limited. The project began in 2005. It was first used in April 2009. So far, the port has handled cargoes such as [[coal]], [[petroleum coke]], raw [[sugar]], [[fertilizer]], [[cement]], project cargo and construction materials. Containers and liquid cargo are soon to follow. When it is finished, the port will be able to handle all types of cargo. Karaikal Port is also a hub for oil exploration activities. Companies such as Hindustan Oil Exploration Company (HOEC) and Reliance Petroleum regularly call at the port. Karaikal Port is a deep draft, all weather port. The current depth of {{convert|14.5| m|abbr=off}} allows for handling of Gearless Panamax size [[ship]]s (up to 80000 MT). [[Category:Ports and harbours]] [[Category:Puducherry]] [[Category:Karaikal District]]