Few small Indian ports carry as charged a history as Belekeri, a minor harbour in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district about 30 km south of Karwar, once at the centre of an iron-ore export scandal. Loading happens at an open roadstead rather than a deepwater quay, with barges and chutes feeding bulk carriers at anchorage. The port is built around dry bulk – iron ore and manganese – backed by roughly 100 acres of stacking ground, with little to no container or breakbulk activity. After a long ban on iron-ore exports from Karnataka's non-major ports, a 2022 Supreme Court ruling and a 2025 state policy reopened the route for ore shipments. Private operators including Salgaocar, Tungabhadra Minerals and Adani have developed loading infrastructure here. For containerised or customs-heavy cargo, New Mangalore, Mormugao (Goa) or Karwar are the dependable alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Belekeri?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Belekeri is IN BLK. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Belekeri located?▼

The port of Belekeri is located in India (Arabian Sea; Indian Ocean).

What is the size of the port Belekeri?▼

Belekeri is a Very Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.

What is the channel depth of Belekeri?▼

The channel depth of Belekeri is 4.9 meters.

Location & Weather

14.70000, 74.26667

Channel depth: 4.9 m

Transit time routes from Belekeri

Mumbai → Shanghai Mumbai → Shenzhen Mumbai → Guangzhou Mumbai → Hong Kong Mumbai → Tokyo Mumbai → Busan

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