In 2007, PSA has won the concession agreement to build and operate a Container Terminal inside Chennai Port Trust. PSA Chennai started operations in 2009 with 3 QCs and 10 RTGs, expanded to 7 QCs and 18 RTGs in 2012, also added two Hybrid RTGs in 2022 making total of 20 RTGs.
Quay Cranes (QCs) | 7 Numbers of QCs, lifting capacity is SWL 60 MT with Twin lift option and lifting capacity under the hook is SWL 75 MT. |
Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes (RTGCs) | 20 numbers of RTGCs with a lifting capacity of SWL 40 MT |
Height Frame (OH) & Hook Beam (HB) | Both OH Frames and Hook Beams are each 2 numbers. It is used to handle over-height boxes and special cargos. |
Yard area | 28 Hectares with additional 7 Hectares for future expansion |
Yard capacity | 1.25 Million TEUS per Annum |
Reefer Points | 304 Nos. |
Rail | On dock rail siding; can handle 2 rakes of 90 TEUs simultaneously |