DP World Cochin recorded the highest ever ship productivity since inception with 150 movements per hour on the MV.TCI Anand on March 23, 2022, surpassing the previous record of 137 movements in July 2019. After clocking record throughput volumes of over 1.50 lakh TEUS in CY 2021, DP World Cochin also maintained its No. 1 position among South Indian terminals in the month of April 2022 with a volume of over 66,000 TEUs.

Praveen Thomas Joseph, the CEO of DP World Cochin, said: “2021 was a turning point year for DP World Cochin. Our relentless focus on customer focus and productivity improvement, along with the active support of Cochin Port Trust, has made Cochin a preferred choice for international shipping lines.The newly added WIS service and the ISG service connecting Cochin to the Middle East and East Coast of India have contributed to significant volume growth, especially in transhipment.We continue to dedicate our efforts to serve our customers help navigate the increased complexity in today's global supply chain ecosystem".

DP World Cochin is well connected to major cargo-generating ports on the east and west coasts of India through a coastal supply network. It has direct connections to the Far East, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Europe and Southeast Asia. It is uniquely placed with minimal deviation from international sea routes. It is the gateway to the Exim freight base in South India with highway and rail links and provides highly competitive transshipment solutions in the region. The terminal is well positioned with the presence of related industries such as bunkering and a shipyard nearby. There is capacity for future extension of the quay length to 1.8 km and the development of other infrastructure and basic handling equipment needs.

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