Which of the following are satellite ports?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Nhava Sheva and Haldia

• Satellite ports are secondary ports developed to reduce congestion at major ports.

• Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru Port) is a satellite port of Mumbai Port and is now India's largest container port.

• Haldia Port serves as a satellite port to Kolkata Port, handling bulk cargo and easing traffic from the main port.

• These ports help improve cargo handling efficiency and boost trade by diverting pressure from overburdened main ports.

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• Nhava Sheva (JNPT): Satellite of Mumbai Port, located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.

• Haldia Port: Satellite of Kolkata Port, located in West Bengal.

• Satellite ports are strategically developed to support major ports and decentralize operations.

• India has 13 major ports and over 200 non-major/intermediate ports.

• Satellite ports often specialize in container handling or bulk cargo.