Kochi Cement Hub

Kochi to emerge as a major cement hub in South India

In addition to the two cement companies currently operating in Kochi port, Ambuja Cements and UltraTech Cement, Zuari Cement is expected to begin operations in November 2015. Civil construction activities for Penna Cement's terminal has begun. The Kerala state owned Malabar Cements is all set to begin their ambitious cement terminal.

Cement throughtput figures for Kochi port are:
Cement throughput was 2,59,000 tonnes during 2010-11.
Cement throughput was 3,11,000 tonnes during 2012-13.
Cement throughput was 6,04,000 tonnes during 2013-14.
Cement throughput was 7,03,000 tonnes during 2014-15.

Info on Kochi Cement Hub here...