The record performance builds on sustained growth in
container volumes at the terminal. ICTT handled 74,644 TEUs in June and 74,585
TEUs in July, before volumes surged to 97,952 TEUs in August. Between June and August, the terminal also
handled 51 ad hoc vessel calls, demonstrating its operational flexibility and
ability to accommodate additional vessel traffic while maintaining high levels
of efficiency. The performance comes amid continuing geopolitical disruptions
affecting global shipping and trade routes.
Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country
Manager, Subcontinent (India), DP World, said the record throughput and
consistently strong volumes reflect the commitment of the terminal team and the
confidence of customers in DP World Cochin. He said ICTT’s state-of-the-art
infrastructure and capacity enable it to accommodate large vessels, handle
additional volumes and deliver high productivity, faster vessel turnaround and
reliable cargo movement. Ruia added that DP World will continue to strengthen
Cochin’s position as a competitive trade gateway as India advances its maritime
and logistics ambitions, supporting regional trade and economic growth.
DP World has also
developed Kerala’s first Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) at Cochin,
described as the only facility of its kind in India co-located within a major
port. The FTWZ has recorded strong customer adoption for storage, consolidation
and distribution solutions supporting EXIM trade. Together, the ICTT and FTWZ provide an
integrated logistics proposition, strengthening connectivity and supply chain
resilience for businesses in Kerala and the wider region.