Kerala Ports Minister VN Vasavan has announced that the Vizhinjam international seaport has set several national records in the 10 months since it began operations in December last year. The port, developed and operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), has demonstrated its strategic importance by handling a series of landmark vessels and exceeding its initial capacity projections.
On Tuesday morning, the port welcomed its 500th vessel, the MSC Verona, which is also the deepest-draft container ship ever to be handled in India, with a draft of 17.1 metres. According to a statement from APSEZ, of the 500 ships handled at Vizhinjam, 28 were Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs)—the highest number ever recorded at a single Indian port. Additionally, in its first 10 months, the port has already handled 1.1 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), surpassing its initial annual capacity forecast.
It further said that with a natural depth of 18–20 metres and minimal littoral drift, Vizhinjam is uniquely positioned to accommodate the world’s largest container vessels.
"Its capabilities are rapidly transforming it into India’s premier deep-water transshipment hub, connecting the nation seamlessly to major international trade routes and strengthening its footprint in the global shipping industry. As the port continues to scale new heights, it reinforces India’s position as a key gateway in global shipping and trade networks," APSEZ said.
Also read: Kerala court summons actor Unni Mukundan in assault case
Follow us
