Athira Sethu
Kochi, 29 June 2025
Vizhinjam International Seaport, operational since July 2024 and commercially launched in December, has handled 7.33 lakh TEUs in less than a year. With a monthly average of 1 lakh containers and 50 vessels, it has led cargo handling in southern and eastern India for four straight months, marking a strong entry into global maritime trade.
Key Performance Metrics & Milestones (Till June 2025)
| Metric / Event | Data / Detail |
| Top Performer Rank | #1 in cargo handling in Southern & Eastern India (4 months in a row) |
| May 2025 TEUs Handled | 1.04 lakh TEUs |
| April 2025 TEUs Handled | 1,04,413 TEUs |
| March 2025 TEUs Handled | 1,08,770 TEUs |
| February 2025 TEUs Handled | 78,833 TEUs |
| Total TEUs Handled (July 2024–June 2025) | 7.33 lakh TEUs |
| Average Monthly Vessel Arrivals | 50 vessels |
| Notable Vessel – MSC Michela Cappellini | Part of MSC’s Africa Express (East Africa route) |
| Notable Vessel – MSC Turkiye | Part of MSC’s Jade Service (Asia–Europe route) |
| Historic Port Call | MSC Irina – world’s largest container ship’s first India call |
Global Connectivity
| Vessel | Service Route | Significance |
| MSC Michela Cappellini | MSC Africa Express (East Africa route) | Regular international docking |
| MSC Turkiye | MSC Jade Service (Asia–Europe) | Strengthens East-West trade links |
| MSC Irina | Largest container ship globally | First-ever India port call at Vizhinjam |
(Data sourced from reports)
