Berths on the Ernakulam and Mattancherry channels of Cochin Port
Background
Cochin Port Authority functions under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.
The Ernakulam Channel has 5 general cargo, 1 fertilizer and 3 oil berths.
The Mattancherry Channel has 1 general cargo berth, one Boat Train Pier and two jetties for miscellaneous cargo.
The port authority's own portal publishes Berth Information, Ships in Port and the Port Layout for users of the port.
It also publishes Energy Reports, Performance Reports and the Administration Report.
Ernakulam Channel:
5 general cargo, 1 fertilizer and 3 oil berths
Mattancherry Channel:
1 general cargo berth, one Boat Train Pier and two jetties
Ministry:
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Why it matters for exams: Cochin Port's channel-wise berth break-up is a factual detail that recurs in Kerala PSC geography and economy questions.
Kerala PSCUPSC