Weekly Exclusive Report from Trivandrum Port, Kerala - Issue #07
How does a 154-year-old German family logistics business stay ahead? The appointment of Madhav Kurup to Hellmann's top table prompted MotherPort News to uncover a compelling story of family business, global trade, and the shifting balance of economic power.
Weekly Exclusive Report from Trivandrum Port, Kerala - Issue #06
The CMA CGM Verdi diverted to Trivandrum Port for emergency medical care, highlighting the need for a dedicated "Port Ambulance." Trivandrum saves 14 days on shipping routes compared to Chennai and Kochi. The MSC Mia will call on March 4th, marking a new era for mega vessels at TRV
Weekly Exclusive Report from Trivandrum Port, Kerala - Issue #05
Trivandrum Port gains momentum as Red Sea routes reopen. MSC Mia 22,000 TEU vessel arrives March, while new African connections and 17 scheduled vessels this week signal growing maritime activity.
Premier motherport location offers a unique shipbuilding solution!
The proposed Trivandrum Shipyard in Kerala presents a compelling case for investment due to its proximity to the Port of Trivandrum and also the presence of an engineering and manufacturing ecosystem close to the proposed site. John and Prateesh delve into the details.
Weekly Exclusive Report from Trivandrum Port, Kerala - Issue #04
3rd February 2025 - 9th February 2025
Irina Arrives!
The Adani website currently lists 35 vessels scheduled to arrive at
Weekly Exclusive Report from Trivandrum Port, Kerala - Issue #03
27th January 2025 - 2nd February 2025
Snippets from Vizhinjam Conclave
CEO Adani Ports (Pranav Choudhary)
Although the nameplate capacity
Weekly Exclusive Report from Trivandrum Port, Kerala - Issue #02
20th January to 26th January 2025
1. Vizhinjam Conclave Commences
As Trivandrum Motherport prepares for its commissioning, the Kerala government
In a historic first, an Indian port takes centre stage in global trade!
Trivandrum Port is emerging as a key player in global trade. Despite challenges like limited wharf length, it holds huge potential to tap into $33 trillion in trade by 2024.
John Elias and Prateesh Prasad analyse its progress and hurdles.
Will the people of Kerala be able to reap the rewards of Trivandrum Port?
As conglomerates, ship operators, and large businesses flourish thanks to the Port of Trivandrum, where does that leave the common folk of Trivandrum and the larger population of Kerala in terms of benefiting from their own port?
Almost double in October
Trivandrum Port achieves 91.6% m-o-m growth, welcoming mega-vessel MSC Viviana (399.98m) among 23 ships in October 2024. Explore how this emerging maritime hub matches global port capabilities.
