Port Blair may soon lose 'major port' tag due to lack of container traffic

On June 1, 2010, under Indian Ports Act, 1908, govt declared Port Blair as 13th major port in India

Port Blair may soon "officially" lose the tag of a major port, granted to it seven years ago, as the central government is of the view that executing a big-size port at that location is not feasible due to lack of container traffic.

The Ministry of Shipping had engaged a consultant to ascertain whether the declaration of Port Blair as a major port would be a feasible option. According to a source, the consultant has advised the government against it as even a transshipment hub at the location would be unable to attract traffic.

Keeping these studies in mind, the