MSC LORETO handles highest-ever container volume in a single vessel call at Vizhinjam, surpassing August benchmark
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Vizhinjam International Seaport has achieved a new operational milestone after handling 17,262 TEUs in a single vessel call by MSC LORETO during September 2026.
The latest achievement marks a significant increase over the port’s previous record of 11,116 TEUs, recorded during a vessel call in August 2026. The new benchmark highlights the growing operational capabilities and cargo-handling potential of the strategically located deep-water port.
The handling of 17,262 TEUs in a single call demonstrates Vizhinjam’s ability to accommodate high-volume container operations and efficiently manage large-scale transshipment movements.
With its advanced port infrastructure, high-capacity container-handling facilities and strategic location close to major international shipping routes, Vizhinjam is steadily strengthening its role in the global transshipment network.
The latest milestone also reflects the port’s expanding operational performance as it seeks to attract larger vessel calls and strengthen connectivity with international trade routes.
The record vessel call by MSC LORETO further reinforces Vizhinjam’s emerging position as a key transshipment hub on the international maritime map and underscores the potential of Kerala’s deep-water port to handle increasing container volumes.
17,262 TEUs in a single vessel call marks a new operational benchmark for Vizhinjam and another important milestone in the port’s journey towards becoming a major global transshipment gateway.
