Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Vizhinjam Port Surpasses 1 Million TEUs in 10 Months
Vizhinjam International Seaport, operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.
(APSEZ) in partnership with the Kerala Government, has become the fastest Indian port to handle over 1 million TEUs in just 10 months.
In its first year, the port managed 1.32 million TEUs and 615 vessels, including the world's largest container ships.
It set new records for handling the deepest-draft vessels and the highest number of ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) in India.
The port is also India's first semi-automated container port and has deployed women as automated crane operators, promoting gender inclusion.
Located near major East–West shipping lanes, Vizhinjam is becoming a key player in global logistics and maritime trade, enhancing India's economic growth and supply-chain competitiveness.
Vizhinjam International Seaport surpassed 1 million TEUs in 10 months, handling 1.32 million TEUs in its first year.
The port handled 615 vessels, including 41 ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) measuring 399+ meters in length.
MSC Verona, with a 17.1 m arrival draft, became the deepest-draft vessel ever handled in South Asia.
Vizhinjam is India's first semi-automated container port and the first to deploy women automated crane operators.
The port is strategically located near major East–West shipping lanes, positioning it as India's premier deep-water transshipment hub.
- Who
- Vizhinjam International Seaport, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), Kerala Government
- What
- Vizhinjam Port surpassed 1 million TEUs in 10 months and handled 1.32 million TEUs in its first year
- When
- Between 3 December 2024 and 3 December 2025
- Where
- Vizhinjam, Kerala, India
- Why
- To become India's premier deep-water transshipment hub and strengthen India's presence in global logistics and maritime trade
- Port Name
- Vizhinjam International Seaport
- Operator
- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ)
- Partnership
- Kerala Government
- TEUs Handled
- 1.32 million in first year
- Time to Cross 1 Million TEUs
- 10 months
- Vessels Handled
- 615 vessels in first year
- Deepest-Draft Vessel Handled
- MSC Verona (17.1 m)
- Highest TEUs on a Single Vessel
- MSC Paloma (10,576 TEUs)
- Highest Gross Crane Rate (GCR)
- 28.52 in October 2025
- Automation
- India's first semi-automated container port
- Women Operators
- First Indian port to deploy women automated crane operators
- Technology
- Made-in-India Vehicle Traffic Management System