Trivandrum port maintains top position among south/east Indian ports with 104,413 containers in April. Meanwhile, Trump announces US-Houthi ceasefire that could reopen Suez route, potentially increasing shipping traffic past TRV and boosting its transshipment opportunities.

Karan Adani promises all Indian transhipment within a year, saving $220m; Kerala CM clarifies port credit belongs to people; Government job claims questioned (5,000 vs 1m potential); Seven maiden vessel calls including MSC Raya and Michel Cappellini; Export opportunity opens.

Three newcomers arrive including MSC Celestino Maresca; Assam CM acknowledges MotherPort's Bangladesh analysis; Rival port now receives feeders from TRV; Indian-crewed Safeen Pioneer showcases Kerala maritime talent; Five shipping lines now operational before official commissioning.

PM to commission port May 2nd; New logistics firm Veloxa launches; MSC Irina (world's largest container ship) expected May; MSC Paloma sets 10,576 container record with empties to China; Three new vessels including MSC Arina to call; Bangladesh vessels continue calling despite restrictions.

Trivandrum Port updates: Bangladesh transshipment persists. MSC giants Turkiye, Allegra test berths; Apolline next. MSC office opens. Port & fishers coexist. Breakwater progress queried.

TRV completes its first financial year handling nearly 500k TEU, saving India significant transshipment costs and attracting new shipping offices. As the port anticipates the world's largest vessel, methanol gains traction as a future fuel.

While Boston celebrates a 16k TEU ship, TRV handles 24k TEU giants and sets vessel call records in March. Customs patrols begin, signalling readiness for gateway cargo and capitalising on new trade opportunities.

Underground railways gets green light while we count down to the promised EXIM cargo facility. MSC's Jade, Dragon and Africa Exp - all called at TRV!

Trivandrum port (west) has overtaken East coast terminals with 78,833 TEUs. Jade service 3rd vessel MSC Amelia bound to TRV.

TRV outpaced Chennai with 78,833 TEU in February, but Colombo's 525,768 transhipment containers reveal our true competition. With $725M in investments and growing vessel traffic, TRV's sights are set beyond India's shores.