Adani Group’s Vizhinjam International Seaport has achieved a significant milestone, handling over 1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in less than nine months since starting commercial operations on December 3, 2024. This achievement surpasses initial projections, as the port was only expected to handle 30% of its 1 million TEU capacity in its first year. The port has already welcomed more than 460 vessels, including 26 ultra-large container vessels.
Kerala’s Minister for Ports, V.N. Vasavan, praised the port’s success, calling it a “proud moment for Kerala and India as an emerging maritime power”. The port’s performance is on par with some of the world’s top ports, particularly in its ability to handle larger cargo exchanges per vessel compared to other Indian ports. This milestone signals India’s capacity to reshape global trade flows and compete with major regional hubs like Colombo and Singapore. The second phase of the project, including railway and road connectivity, is expected to begin soon.