About the Port
Vizhinjam International Seaport is India's first deep-water transshipment port. Designed to reduce India's reliance on foreign ports for transshipment cargo, Vizhinjam offers unparalleled geographical advantages and infrastructure.
Strategic Location
Located just 10 nautical miles from the international east-west shipping route, Vizhinjam minimizes deviation time for large merchant vessels travelling between Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia.
Natural Depth
With a natural draft of 24 metres, Vizhinjam can comfortably berth Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) without the ongoing costs and operational delays associated with continual dredging.
Global Ranking
Vizhinjam ranks 83rd globally in container handling (Feb 2026).
Record Month
The port's best month on record so far: 123,092 TEU — January 2026.
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