UN/LOCODE Ports in India (2 entries)
📊 Trade Context: India's major ports, governed by the Indian Ports Act and regulated by respective Port Trusts, include 12 government-owned and over 200 minor ports. Indian LOCODEs (prefix IN) are essential for Indian Customs EDI System (ICES) filings. The Port of Chennai (Madras) serves as the automotive export hub for Hyundai, Ford, and Nissan factories in Tamil Nadu. Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva, INNSA) handles over 50% of India's container traffic. Freight forwarders should note that Indian ports require a Port Health Organization (PHO) clearance for food and pharmaceutical imports.
| Port | LOCODE | Type | IATA | Timezone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sea] Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru Port) | IN NVA | Seaport | NVA | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| [Sea] Chennai (Madras) | INMAA | Seaport | MAA | Asia/Kolkata |