The Port is one of the major ports of Karnataka and was stated as the 9th Major Port during 1974. The Port is functioning as the channel for the development of the area which furnishes the requirements of the shippers. Gradually the Port has given a good result of handling a good number of traffic.
There are some major commodities as Iron Ore Fines, granite stones, timber logs, phosphoric acids and many more, which are exported from the Port. Commitment is the key for the betterment of the Port. Their commitment includes providing cost effective services and safe environment which is rated above all the clauses in the statutory requirements. One of the major key for the development of the Port is their system of protection of environment and usage of effective Quality Management System with continuous improvement in the other processes.