Vizhinjam Port Crosses 1,000 Vessel Calls in Under Two Years

Vizhinjam Port Crosses 1,000 Vessel Calls in Under Two Years

Vizhinjam Port has crossed the 1,000-vessel milestone in less than two years of operations, underlining its rapid rise as a major transshipment hub on India’s southern coast. The achievement reflects the port’s growing importance in global container shipping and Kerala’s broader maritime ambitions. The port’s early success has been driven by its deep draft, modern cargo-handling systems and ability to attract large mother vessels on key internat…

Vizhinjam Port welcomes 1,000th vessel, joins world's fastest-growing ports club

THIRUVANANTHPURAM: The Adani Group-operated Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala on Wednesday welcomed its 1,000th commercial vessel, achieving a milestone less than two years after handling its first commercial ship. The 1,000th vessel, the mothership MV MSC Luciana, berthed at the port at around 4.30 pm, according to the port authorities. Calling it a “remarkable achievement”, Vizhinjam Port Authority said the feat makes it one of the fa…

Vizhinjam Port Crosses 1,000-Vessel Milestone in Record Time - India Seatrade News

Vizhinjam International Seaport has achieved a major operational milestone by handling its 1,000th vessel arrival in less than two years of commercial operations. The achievement highlights the port’s rapid growth as an emerging transshipment hub on India’s coastline. Operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Vizhinjam Port has expanded its global connectivity by attracting large container vessels and strengthening India’s position in i…