Krishnapatnam is a non-major port on AP's southern coast in the Nellore region. The Ministry's 2024–25 Basic Port Statistics lists its cargo separately and shows it as the highest-cargo AP non-major entry for that year. That is a dated statement, not a permanent superlative. Its position is south of Kakinada and Visakhapatnam, and it connects with inland trade routes.

Do not confuse Krishnapatnam with the proposed or developing Ramayapatnam location farther north along the south-central coast. Both names end in “patnam” and both are associated with port discussions, but their sites and stages differ. The map marks Krishnapatnam as an operating cargo entry in the 2024–25 source. A status claim about Ramayapatnam must come from a more recent project authority record. The port class question remains clear: Krishnapatnam is not the centrally governed Visakhapatnam major port.

Worked example: Krishnapatnam sits on AP's southern coast and serves a broad hinterland. A cargo report shows actual traffic for a dated year; a maritime policy target is a future aim. A port's district label can change when administrative boundaries are revised. For a map question, locate the port first, then supply the current district from an up-to-date source.

Active recall: Which AP non-major port topped the Ministry's 2024–25 cargo table, and why must the year be stated?