IN KOC Port (Kochi (Cochin)) – Terminals, Draft, Agents

About This Seaport

Run by DP World through India Gateway Terminal under a 30-year concession, the International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) at Vallarpadam anchors the container business of Kochi (IN KOC) in Kerala. It posted a record 834,665 TEU in fiscal year 2024/25, up 11 percent, and set a fresh monthly high above 81,000 TEU in June 2025. A 600 m quay, drafts up to 14.5 m and Megamax cranes let it serve the largest container ships afloat, against a capacity near 1.4 million TEU. The approach channel is due to be deepened from 14.5 to 16 m by July 2026, with a planned 350 m quay extension to attract more mainline calls. An attached free trade zone provides duty- and tax-advantaged storage and processing. Beyond boxes, the port handles petroleum, LNG at the Puthuvypeen terminal and a growing cruise business. Forwarders should weigh the new Vizhinjam deep-water terminal (Adani), commercially live since December 2024 with a phase-one capacity near 1 million TEU, which targets the same South Indian transshipment flows. Road and rail link the port to Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Alternatives include Tuticorin and Chennai, plus Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Vizhinjam for transshipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kochi (Cochin)?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Kochi (Cochin) is IN KOC. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Kochi (Cochin) located?▼

The port of Kochi (Cochin) is located in India (Laccadive Sea; Indian Ocean).

What is the size of the port Kochi (Cochin)?▼

Kochi (Cochin) is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Kochi (Cochin)?▼

The channel depth of Kochi (Cochin) is 14 meters.

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