Vizhinjam seaport in Kerala becomes fastest Indian port to handle 2 million TEUs cargo in 18 months
The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala has set a record by handling 2 million TEUs of cargo in just 18 months. Developed by Adani Ports, it is the first Indian port to achieve this milestone, enhancing its capacity for larger vessels and increased cargo volumes. The port's strategic location and deep draft position it as a key player in global maritime trade.
- ▪Vizhinjam port handled 20 lakh TEUs of cargo in 18 months, nearly double its annual capacity.
- ▪It is the first Indian port to achieve this milestone in record time.
- ▪The port is strategically located along the Indian Ocean corridor, enhancing its operational efficiency.
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The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala has achieved another milestone by handling 20 lakh TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of cargo in just 18 months, nearly twice its annual capacity.The port is expected to commission its first 400-metre berth of the total 1.2 km berth expansion conceived as part of its second phase of expansion, next year, which will enable it to accommodate more ship calls and handle higher cargo volumes Vizhinjam port sets new operational benchmarks in January, 2026The seaport, developed and operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) for the Kerala government has also become the first Indian port to achieve the fete in the record time.
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