Vizhinjam Port Achieves 2 Million TEUs in Record 18 Months, Emerges as India’s Fastest-Growing Transshipment Hub
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- •Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala achieved 2 million TEUs in just 18 months of commercial operations.
- •It is India’s first deep-water transshipment port, capable of handling vessels over 18,000 TEUs.
- •Major global shipping lines like MSC, CMA CGM, and COSCO have rerouted cargo to Vizhinjam from Colombo and Singapore.
- •The port is being developed by Adani Ports in phases, with full capacity of 4.5 million TEUs expected by 2025.
Thirteen months after commercial operations began, the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala has crossed the 2-million TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) milestone, marking the fastest container throughput growth ever recorded by any Indian port. Officials confirmed on [date, if available from source] that the port had handled over 2 million TEUs since its phased inauguration in October 2023, a pace unmatched in the country’s maritime history.
Located just 15 km from Thiruvananthapuram, Vizhinjam is India’s first deep-water transshipment port, designed to handle ultra-large container vessels that are too big for traditional Indian ports. Its natural depth of over 18 meters allows direct berthing of vessels with capacities exceeding 18,000 TEUs, significantly reducing transshipment delays and costs. Industry analysts point out that this capability has rapidly attracted major global shipping lines, including MSC, CMA CGM, and COSCO, who have rerouted significant volumes from Colombo, Singapore, and Dubai to Vizhinjam.
