Ports in kozhikode

The District has an intermediate post at Kozhikode (including Beypore) and a minor port at Vadakara. In coast line of the Kozhikode port extends from Elathur cape to the south bank of Kadalundi river and treads roughly in straight line.
This port has two Piers, but this cannot be used due to the dilapidate condition. Traffic is mainly dealt at Beypore port. The Kozhikode Port has a Light House and a Signal Station. The godown at South Pier is used as transit sheds.
Beypore is situated at the mouth of Chaliyar river and is approximately 10 kms. south of Kozhikode. There is a wharf of 152 in length and is provided with 5 electric cranes. Out of which 4 are of 3 ton capacity and 1 is of 5 tone capacity. Ships and Sailing vessels upto a draft of 3.5m can come alongside the berth. However vessels of any draft can be called at anchorage at open road stead. An additional berth of 100 m in length has been constructed and is awaiting for completion of dredging and construction of back up area for commissioning the same. The Port is not completely closed during South-West Monsoon. Vessels are accepted if weather condition permits.
There is another minor Port at Badagara. Eventhough the port is opened for traffic, there has been no traffic during the recent years. The Port of Kozhikode, Beypore and Badagara are open for foreign and coastal trade.