Ports in Kerala

The South Indian state of Kerala has a coastline of around 590 km. The state is home to a major port (Cochin Port) operated by Cochin Port Authority & DP World and owned by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways under Government of India and other 19 non major ports including Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram, India's first and only deep water automatic transshipment port.In India the ports under central government is classified as Major Ports and other Ports are classified as non major Port

Kochi Port

Port of Cannanore (Kannur)

Kollam Port as seen from Tangasseri Lighthouse

Quilandy harbour

ValiyathuraSeaport

Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram

Kollam

Neendakara

Alleppey

Kayamkulam

Manakkodam

Ponnani

Ponnani

Kodungallur

Cochin Port

Beypore

MALABAR

Quilandy

Thalasserry

Kannur

Kasaragod

Azhikkal

Manjeswaram

Neeleswaram

Ports in Kerala

Kochi Port, also known as Cochin Port, is the only major port in Kerala and a prominent, historically significant port located on the southwest coast of India. It is strategically positioned on the Arabian Sea and has been a crucial center for trade and maritime activities for centuries. The port serves as a gateway for international and domestic trade, facilitating the import and export of a wide range of goods, including spices, tea, coffee, and seafood.

Kochi Port’s importance is underscored by its modern infrastructure, including the International Container Transshipment Terminal, Kochi (ICTT) at Vallarpadam, which is capable of handling large mother ships. Additionally, the port features an oil terminal that serves one of India’s largest oil refinery Kochi Refineries, and it has facilities Kochi LNG Terminal for LNG (liquefied natural gas) handling. The Cochin Shipyard, one of India’s leading shipbuilding and maintenance facilities, is also part of the port’s extensive infrastructure. Moreover, the Kochi International Marina, the first full-fledged marina in India, adds to the port’s significance by catering to the needs of yacht owners and promoting nautical tourism. Kochi Port supports the state’s economy by boosting tourism, fishing, and various other industries. The port is also pivotal in enhancing regional connectivity and fostering economic growth through maritime trade, contributing significantly to the overall development of Kerala.

The Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram is India's first and only deep-water container transshipment port. Situated just 10 nautical miles from the international east-west shipping route, it boasts a natural depth of 20 meters and is a greenfield, all-weather, international transshipment port, Build on BOOT method (Build, Own, Operate & Transfer) by Adani Groups. Notably, it holds the distinction of being India's first automated port and is the only one in the country located adjacent to an international shipping route. The Trivandrum Seaport, Vizhinjam is a versatile facility capable of accommodating the largest cargo vessels in the world, including Ultra Large Container Ships (ULCS). Upon full completion, this seaport will be able to meet 75 percent of India's container transshipment demands, which are currently handled in Dubai, Colombo, and Singapore.

Beypore Port handles most of the non-major port traffic in the state. It has both cargo and passenger services.

Neendakara Harbour is the biggest harbour in the Asian continent.

Ports owned by the central government are classified as major ports in India, while other ports are classified as minor ports.

No	Port Location	District	Port Type	Draft	Deviation from International Suez to Singapore/Far East route	Port operation mode	Dredging	Immigration facility	Remarks
1	Cochin Port	Ernakulam	Major	14.5	74 nautical miles (137 km)	Manual	Yes	Yes	Inland Port
2	Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram(Trivandrum Seaport)	Thiruvananthapuram	Major	24	10 nautical miles (19 km)	Automatic/Semi automatic	No/Minimal	No	Seaport
3	Quilon (Kollam)	Kollam	Minor	13.2	30 nautical miles (56 km)	Manual	Yes	Yes	Seaport[1]
4	Calicut	Kozhikode	Minor	8.6	100 nautical miles (190 km)	Manual	Yes	Yes	Seaport
5	Valiyathura	Thiruvananthapuram	Minor	8	13 nautical miles (24 km)	Manual	Yes	No	Seaport
6	Neendakara	Kollam	Minor	7	30 nautical miles (56 km)	Manual	Yes	No	Seaport
7	Kayamkulam	Alappuzha	Minor	6	40 nautical miles (74 km)	Manual	Yes	No	Seaport
8	Aleppey	Alappuzha	Minor	6	45 nautical miles (83 km)	Manual	Yes	No	Seaport
9	Manakkodam	Alappuzha	Minor	6	45 nautical miles (83 km)	Manual	Yes	No	Seaport
10	Kottayam	Kottayam	Minor	6.5	36 nautical miles (67 km)	Manual	Yes	No	Inland Port
11	Kodungallur	Thrissur	Minor	5.6	80 nautical miles (150 km)	Manual	Yes	No	Seaport
12	Ponnani	Malapuram	Minor	6	95 nautical miles (176 km)	Manual	Yes	No	Seaport
13	Beypore	Kozhikode	Minor	5	100 nautical miles (190 km)	Manual	Yes	No	Riverine
14	Koyilandy	Kozhikode	Minor	6	100 nautical miles (190 km)	Manual	Yes	No	Seaport
15	Thalassery	Kannur	Minor	5.6	90 nautical miles (170 km)	Manual	Yes	No	Seaport
16	Kannur	Kannur	Minor	5	90 nautical miles (170 km)	Manual	Yes	No	Seaport
17	Azhikkal	Kannur	Minor	5	90 nautical miles (170 km)	Manual	Yes	No	seaport
18	Nileshwaram	Kasargod	Minor	6	90 nautical miles (170 km)	Manual	Yes	No	Seaport
19	Kasargod	Kasargod	Minor	5	92 nautical miles (170 km)	Manual	Yes	No	Seaport
20	Manjeswaram	Kasargod	Minor	6	90 nautical miles (170 km)	Manual	Yes	No	Seaport

References

1. "Kollam port gets ICP clearance". The Hindu. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.

• Chandran, VP (2018). Mathrubhumi Yearbook Plus - 2019 (Malayalam Edition). Kozhikode: P. V. Chandran, Managing Editor, Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Company Limited, Kozhikode.

External links

• Kerala ports