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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
Feb
03

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
2 min read
Jan
27

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
4 min read
Nov
26

EU's Bold Steps and India's Maritime Advancements in Focus | Motherport Newsletter #4

Critical developments shaping our industry, from new EU regulations that promise to tighten the security and safety of freight shipments to groundbreaking initiatives in green fuel adoption and maritime digitalisation
3 min read