The shipping platform

Location: Jafrabad is situated on the S coast of the Gujarat peninsula facing the Gulf of Cambay. General overview: The Port of Jafrabad is designated an all weather harbour for coastal vessels exporting clinker and salt. The area that the port lies in rich in natural mineral such as Bauxite, Limestone, Gypsum Calcite, etc. At present the port does not handle foreign traffic. Cargoes: - Imports: Coal, building material, timber and gypsum. - Exports: Salt, fish, clinker and roof tiles. Traffic figures: Approx. 287,000t of cargo handled annually. Load line zone: Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Area Tropical Sep 1 to May 31 Summer Jun 1 to Aug 31.