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With car makers ramping up exports, Ennore port (near Chennai) is expected to reach full capacity in two years.
According to S.P. Velumani, Chairman and Managing Director, Ennore Port Ltd, the port shipped 1.04 lakh cars last year. This year, it will go up to 1.6 lakh cars; next year, exports are expected to touch 1.8 lakh units.
In two years, the full capacity of 3 lakh units will be used, said Velumani, on the sidelines of Renault’s first export from Ennore with 350 units of the compact SUV Duster.
The Ennore port is fast emerging as an alternative to the Chennai Port, which is facing issues of congestion.
On why Renault chose the Ennore port, Marc Nassif, Managing Director, Renault India, said the port provides adequate capacity and the authorities are also willing and helpful.
Japanese carmaker Nissan exported 80,000 units last year from the Ennore port. This year, it will ship 1.2 lakh units; in two years it could hike to 1.8 lakh units.
Toyota is looking at exporting 30,000 units this year and increase it to 80,000 units next year. US auto major Ford is expected to export 30,000 units this year. Korean carmaker Hyundai uses the Chennai port extensively for exports.
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