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Chennai, Oct. 11 Tamil Nadu is keen to develop Colachel as an international transhipment port, the State Minister for Highways and Ports, Mr Vellakoil Saminathan, told a delegation from New South Wales, Australia.

The Minister also discussed with the delegation about developing minor ports in the State and scope for private investments in ports. Mr Joe Tripodi, Minister for Small Business, Regulatory Reform, Ports and Waterways, New South Wales Government, expressed interest in bringing investment for port development in Tamil Nadu.

Colachel is close to the international shipping route. Steamers of around 15,000 tonnes can anchor at the port, which is now managed by the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board.

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