Vizhinjham (2)
Adani's proposed transhipment hub at Vizhinjam

Vizhinjam Port, touted as India’s “hub counter” to Colombo in Sri Lanka, is gaining interest from major carriers for transhipment calls.

According to industry sources, MSC has lined up an ad-hoc call at Vizhinjam this week, after Maersk docked the 8,714-teu San Fernando at the new harbour on 11 July, trialling commercial operations at the port.

The 2006-built MSC Roma – nominal capacity pegged at 9,200 teu – departed Le Havre on 2 July and is scheduled to berth at Vizhinjam on Friday, ...

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