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Weekly newsletter bringing you the latest from the sea and beyond
Apr
14

Weekly Exclusive Report from Trivandrum Port, Kerala - Issue #13

Trivandrum Port updates: Bangladesh transshipment persists. MSC giants Turkiye, Allegra test berths; Apolline next. MSC office opens. Port & fishers coexist. Breakwater progress queried.
5 min read
Apr
07

Weekly Exclusive Report from Trivandrum Port, Kerala - Issue #12

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.
4 min read
Mar
31

Weekly Exclusive Report from Trivandrum Port, Kerala - Issue #11

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.
5 min read
Mar
24

Weekly Exclusive Report from Trivandrum Port, Kerala - Issue #10

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!
3 min read
Mar
17

Weekly Exclusive Report from Trivandrum Port, Kerala - Issue #09

Trivandrum port (west) has overtaken East coast terminals with 78,833 TEUs. Jade service 3rd vessel MSC Amelia bound to TRV.
3 min read
Mar
10

Weekly Exclusive Report from Trivandrum Port, Kerala - Issue #08

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.
4 min read
Mar
03

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.
7 min read
Feb
24

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
3 min read
Feb
16

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.
2 min read
Feb
09

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
2 min read