Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : India's maritime capabilities took a giant leap forward as the Adani Group-operated Vizhinjam Port in Kerala welcomed the MSC Irina, the largest container ship in the world. The historic docking marks a significant achievement for the newly developed port and a proud moment for the nation's logistics and trade sector.
Karan Adani, the Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), shared the news with enthusiasm on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). In his post, he declared it a "proud moment for India" and highlighted the port's advanced infrastructure that made this feat possible.
Proud to welcome MSC Irina, the world’s largest container ship with a capacity of 24,346 TEUs, to our Vizhinjam Port. This marks the vessel's maiden visit to South Asian shores, making it a milestone not just for Vizhinjam but for India’s emergence as a key player in global… pic.twitter.com/dmSGpwHQfK
— Karan Adani (@AdaniKaran) June 9, 2025
"Proud to welcome the MSC Irina, the largest container ship in the world, to Vizhinjam Port," Adani wrote. "With a staggering capacity of 24,346 TEUs, its arrival proves that our port is a global leader, capable of handling the biggest vessels. This is a major step towards making India a premier transshipment hub."
The MSC Irina is a true titan of the seas. At 399.9 meters long and with a capacity to carry over 24,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), its arrival is a powerful testament to Vizhinjam Port's operational readiness and world-class facilities.
The successful docking is primarily due to Vizhinjam's key strategic advantage: its natural deep draft of 20 meters. This depth allows it to accommodate massive mega-vessels like the MSC Irina, which many other ports in the region cannot handle. Furthermore, its location is just 10 nautical miles from the bustling international shipping routes, making it an ideal hub for transshipment—the process of moving cargo from one ship to another en route to its final destination.
For years, India has relied on foreign ports like Colombo, Singapore, and Dubai for transshipment, which adds time and cost to its supply chain. The operationalization of Vizhinjam Port is set to change that dynamic, capturing a significant portion of the transshipment cargo and bolstering India's position in global maritime trade. This milestone event with the MSC Irina signals that Vizhinjam is not just a port, but a critical gateway for India's economic ambitions.
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