World's Biggest Ship Docks In India: MSC IRINA At Vizhinjam a Month After PM Modi Inaugurated Port
History was made as MSC IRINA, the world's largest container ship, docked at the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala—marking the first-ever visit of a vessel of this size to any Indian port. Built to carry 24,346 TEUs, MSC IRINA is nearly 400 metres long and can stack containers 26 tiers high. Its arrival signals India's emergence as a serious player in global shipping and transshipment. Operated by Adani Ports, Vizhinjam is India's first Mega Transshipment Terminal and lies strategically near one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. This port is designed to rival global transshipment hubs like Colombo and Singapore. With energy-efficient tech and ultra-large capacity, MSC IRINA's docking demonstrates growing confidence in Vizhinjam's capabilities. As container traffic in India rises, this moment is being seen as a game-changer in maritime trade and logistics.#mscirina #vizhinjamport #worldsbiggestship #adaniterminal #transshipmenthub #keralaport #indianmaritime #modiinauguration #ulcvindia #mscshipping #globalshippingindia #containertraffic #indiaports #vizhinjammegaport #tradeexpansion #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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