Chennai Port sets record for highest single-day pig iron exports
Chennai Port recorded its highest ever single‑day pig iron export, moving 14,778 tonnes on Monday via the vessel Supra Monarch bound for Turkey. The shipment surpassed the previous record of 13,208 tonnes set in July 2026.
- ✓Chennai Port recorded its highest ever single‑day pig iron export, moving 14,778 tonnes on Monday via the vessel Supra Monarch bound for Turkey.
- ✓Port officials announced that Chennai Port achieved a new benchmark in pig iron handling, loading 14,778 tonnes in a single day on Monday.
- ✓The record‑breaking load eclipses the earlier high of 13,208 tonnes that was handled from the vessel Agia Charis on 30 July 2026.
- ✓The latest operation took place on 16 September 2026, marking a significant increase of over 1,500 tonnes in daily export capacity at the port.
Port officials announced that Chennai Port achieved a new benchmark in pig iron handling, loading 14,778 tonnes in a single day on Monday. The cargo was dispatched on the bulk carrier Supra Monarch from Jawahar Dock‑VI, destined for a Turkish buyer.
The record‑breaking load eclipses the earlier high of 13,208 tonnes that was handled from the vessel Agia Charis on 30 July 2026. The latest operation took place on 16 September 2026, marking a significant increase of over 1,500 tonnes in daily export capacity at the port.
The achievement underscores the growing demand for Indian pig iron in overseas markets and highlights Chennai Port’s strategic role in facilitating steel trade. Exporters, steel manufacturers and logistics providers stand to benefit from the enhanced throughput, while the performance may encourage further investments in port infrastructure and export‑related services.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu BusinessLine Economy |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | BUSINESS |
| Jurisdiction | TN State |
| Publication Date | 16 September 2026 |