Question

What is the chief importance of New Mangalore port?

Answer 1

The chief importance of this port lies in the export of iron-ore from the Kundremukh mines. Besides iron-ore, the port exports products like tea, coffee, rice, cashew nuts, fish, and rubber. The main imports through this port include crude oil, fertilizers, and edible oils. The port was initially designed for small ships, but it was upgraded in the Fourth Five-Year Plan to accommodate larger ships, and a harbor was constructed to allow business to be carried on throughout the year. Its hinterland mainly covers Karnataka and the northern part of Kerala.