Popularly known as KPCL, Krishnapatnam is one of India's fastest growing seaport. Located at 190km north of the Chennai Port and 18km east of the city of Nellore, is operated by the Krishnapatnam Port Company Limited (KPCL) which is 92% owned by Hyderabad-based CVR Group. The London-based equity firm 3i Group Plc owns the remaining 8% equity in KPCL.