MSC Irina, world's largest container ship, docks at Kerala's Vizhinjam port
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hailed the arrival of MSC IRINA at the port as a proud and historic moment for the state.
'Kerala welcomes MSC IRINA, the largest container ship to call at any South Asian port, with immense pride. Measuring 399.9m in length and 61.3m in width, with a capacity of 24,346 TEUs, her arrival at Vizhinjam marks a historic moment. A proud milestone that underscores our port's strategic global role and galvanises our collective dream of growth,'' Vijayan posted on X.
In a post on X, Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, said, '…This marks the vessel's maiden visit to the South Asian shores, making it a milestone not just for Vizhinjam but for India's emergence as a key player in global transshipment.'
The port, managed by Adani Ports and SEZ Private Limited on a design, build, finance, operate and transfer (DBFOT) model, has been making remarkable achievements in transshipment container handling.
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