
Vizhinjam Port
Vizhinjam is India's first deep-water container transshipment port, with near-shore natural depth and a position very close to the main east–west shipping lane. The short deviation from the trunk route is its central advantage — a stores call costs little sailing time.
Operational Notes for Vizhinjam Port
India's first deep-water container transshipment terminal
Natural deep water close inshore, requiring minimal dredging
Very short deviation from the main east–west shipping lane
How We Supply This Port
We supply Vizhinjam from Kerala stock, which suits the short transshipment calls this terminal is built around.
Customs & Port Formalities in India
- 1
The vessel's agent files arrival documents through the Port Community System (PCS 1x); stores cannot be delivered before customs entry is granted.
- 2
Bonded and duty-free stores for foreign-going vessels are cleared with Indian Customs against a stores shipping bill — allow 24 to 48 hours.
- 3
ISPS port entry passes are required for all delivery personnel; photo identification and, at most Major Ports, prior verification apply.
- 4
Supplies to foreign-going vessels are zero-rated for GST against valid export documentation, which Marella issues with every invoice.
- 5
Garbage and sludge landing must be handled by a pollution-control-board authorised vendor against a signed MARPOL receipt.
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Operational Data
- Coordinates
- 08° 22' N, 76° 59' E
- Draft Limit
- 18.0m
- Status
- Operational 24/7