Logistics

Port Operations Manager

Salary range₹4 – 7 LPA → ₹9 – 18 LPA Top hiring statesGujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A port operations manager oversees the loading, unloading, storage and movement of cargo and vessels at a port, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Plan berth allocation and cargo handling
Manage terminal teams and equipment
Ensure safety, customs and environment compliance

2 Skills required

Port & terminal operations Logistics Leadership Safety management Planning Communication Problem solving

3 Opportunities available in the market

India's ports are expanding (Sagarmala), employing managers in major and private ports.

Major ports and port-trust authorities
Private terminals and shipping companies
Logistics and stevedoring firms

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹4 – 7 LPA≈ ₹33K – ₹58K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹9 – 18 LPA≈ ₹75K – ₹1.5L / month

Senior / specialist₹20 – 45 LPA≈ ₹1.67L – ₹3.75L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Gujarat Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara	Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara	High demand
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
3	Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai	Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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