The V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi has become a major export hub for windmill blades and accessories. In July 2025, the port handled 343 blades, a 90.58% increase over the same period last year. The port has also served eight vessels carrying blades and accessories during the month, which is double the number of vessels handled in July 2024.
The article highlights the port’s strategic location and advanced infrastructure, which make it a preferred gateway for windmill blade exports to the U.S. and other international markets. The port authorities are working on further enhancing the port’s connectivity to provide a seamless supply chain for the windmill blade industry.