Types of Port Generally, ports are classified according to the types of traffic which they handle. Types of port according to cargo handled: Industrial Ports : These ports specialise in bulk cargo-like grain, sugar, ore, oil, chemicals and similar materials. Commercial Ports : These ports handle general cargo-packaged products and manufactured good. These ports also handle passenger traffic. Comprehensive Ports : Such ports handle bulk and general cargo in large volumes. Most of the world's largest ports are classified as comprehensive ports. Hence statement 1 is correct .