Vizhinjam Port has moved up to the 83rd position worldwide in global rankings among container ports by handling volume, it is learnt. Since the commencement of operations, Vizhinjam has handled 740 vessels and 1.57 million TEUs, demonstrating a growth trajectory that compares favourably with established transhipment hubs in the region. In January, the port recorded its highest-ever monthly container throughput of 123,092 TEUs. During the same month, the port handled 62 vessels, the maximum processed in a single month since operations began, and achieved its highest Gross Crane Rate (GCR) of 30.12 container lifts per hour. These indicators point to a sharp improvement in productivity at a port that has been in commercial operation for just over a year. Between December 2024 and January 2026, the port handled more than 50 Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) with lengths exceeding 399 metres, as per a report.
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