DP World India is a leading brand in the logistics and container terminal industry. With its Chennai Container Terminal, DP World offers a comprehensive range of services to facilitate international trade in Chennai and the South India hinterland. The terminal, which was privatized in 2001, can handle fifth-generation vessels up to 6,400 TEU, providing direct services to China, West Africa, Europe, and the US.

Unlike any other container terminal in India, DP World Port & Terminal Chennai is uniquely located within city limits, posing its own set of challenges. However, through process re-engineering, DP World has significantly improved operations, reducing the dwell time of containers from 7-8 days to less than 24 hours. DP World Chennai has earned recognition for its efforts, winning the Lloyd's List Middle East & Subcontinent Award for the Best Terminal Operator in 2010.

The terminal continues to focus on exceeding customer needs, anticipating future trends, and driving containerization and industrial growth in South India. With its strategic location on the southeast coast, the Chennai Container Terminal serves as the preferred port of choice for South India's container market. It offers quick transits to the Far East and maintains a wide network of Container Freight Stations and Inland Container Depots in major cities.

The terminal operates state-of-the-art infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency and providing a world-class service to its customers. With simplified online services and a web/SMS-based container tracking system, DP World Chennai offers convenience and transparency to its valued customers. Key features of the terminal include faster vessel and truck turnaround, easy documentation procedures, and a round-the-clock operation.

The use of an in-house-developed Terminal Operating System further optimizes productivity and enhances customer service. DP World Chennai is committed to supporting trade in South India and has established a highly robust support infrastructure of ICDs and CFSs around the port facility. With its multimodal connectivity and strategic positioning, DP World Chennai makes a significant contribution to South India's container market, facilitating efficient and reliable international trade