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Port of Chennai (INMAA)

Track any container moving through Chennai and see the port's real activity: carriers calling, scheduled connections, and a measured congestion signal. Four independent lenses on every shipment.

The fastest way to follow a container through Chennai is to enter your reference at trackingmcp.com/ports/inmaa. TrackingMCP detects the carrier and format, then shows carrier milestones, live vessel position, the published schedule, and a forecast ETA on one screen; DCSA-normalised across 234+ ocean lines.

Any carrier calling Chennai: we detect the line and format automatically.

Chennai port activity & congestion signal

observed 19 July 2026
Signal level
Mild
AIS port-call signal
7-day throughput
68.1%
of typical baseline
Port calls
19
last 7 days
Daily port-call activity vs baseline

Daily signal, 9 July 2026 to 19 July 2026; dashed line marks the port's typical baseline.

As of 19 July 2026, port-call throughput at Chennai was 32% below its typical baseline, on 19 calls in the trailing 7 days. Derived from AIS port-call observations via IMF PortWatch open data; inside the tracker this signal refreshes continuously and feeds each shipment's ETA-at-risk flag.

Carriers calling at Chennai

18 lines

Chennai appears in 1,173 scheduled port calls in TrackingMCP's sailing database (January 2025 to January 2027 schedule window), with 18 carriers we track calling the port. Track any of them by container, bill of lading, or booking number.

Ports connected with Chennai

by scheduled sailings

Demurrage & detention free time in India

free-time clock
Every import container discharged at Chennai starts a free-time clock: the calendar days before demurrage (box still in the terminal) or detention (box kept out too long) charges begin. Free days are set by each carrier's tariff for India. Look up the published figures on the India free-time reference →, and TrackingMCP alerts you before the clock runs out.

Port of Chennai FAQ

6 questions
What is the UN/LOCODE for the Port of Chennai?

INMAA. The five-character UN/LOCODE (IN for India, plus MAA) identifies Chennai in carrier schedules, booking confirmations, and tracking feeds worldwide.

How do I track a container through Chennai?

Enter your container number, bill of lading, or booking reference in the search box above. TrackingMCP auto-detects the carrier and format, then returns live carrier events, the vessel's AIS position, and a forecast ETA. Your first shipment is free, no account needed to start.

Which shipping lines call at Chennai?

CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO lead the 18 carriers with scheduled sailings calling Chennai in TrackingMCP's sailing database. Each line links to its own tracking page below.

Is the Port of Chennai congested right now?

As of 19 July 2026, AIS port-call data (via IMF PortWatch) put Chennai's 7-day throughput 32% below its typical baseline, on 19 port calls in 7 days; the signal level reads mild. Signals refresh continuously inside the tracker; this page shows the snapshot from its last build.

Which ports connect with Chennai?

Shanghai, Nansha, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Port Klang, Laem Chabang see the most scheduled sailings to and from Chennai in TrackingMCP's sailing database.

How much demurrage and detention free time applies at Chennai?

Free time is set by each carrier's tariff for India, not by the port. The TrackingMCP free-time reference lists published demurrage and detention free days for India by carrier, and the tracker watches the free-time clock on every shipment.

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