Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala has crossed the landmark milestone of handling 2 million twenty-foot equivalent units within just 18 months of commencing operations, becoming the fastest Indian port to achieve the feat.

The port, operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd for the Government of Kerala, commenced trial operations in July 2024 and was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2025.

Vizhinjam crossed the 1 million TEU mark in August 2025, underlining the rapid operational scale-up achieved within a short span of time.

Since commencing operations, the port has handled over 950 vessels, including 67 Ultra Large Container Vessels, each measuring nearly 400 metres in length.

The port has also berthed some of the world's most iconic container vessels, including MSC Irina, recognised as the world's largest container ship, and MSC Verona, among the deepest-draft container vessels to call at an Indian port.

Located just 10 nautical miles from the international east-west shipping route, Vizhinjam offers a significant geographic advantage for global trade movement between Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. 

Source: Swarajya 

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