Vallarpadam Terminal

The Ministry of Shipping reviewed the development activities of Vallarpadam Terminal of Cochin Port, Kerala recently.

About the Terminal

  • The Kochi International Container Trans-shipment Terminal (ICTT), locally known as the Vallarpadam Terminal, is located on Vallarpadam Island.
  • It is envisaged as first trans-shipment port of India, managed by DP World.
  • Opened in February 2011, it is the first in the country to operate in a special economic zone(SEZ).

Expected Benefits

  • Vallarpadam Terminal of Cochin Port is proposed to be developed as most preferred gateway for South India and leading trans-shipment hub of South Asia.
  • It successfully fulfills all the criteria which are ....
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