JM Baxi inaugurates Tuticorin Container Terminal

Positioned strategically in the Gulf of Mannar has the potential to link India with Europe, the USA, and other global markets.

The terminal features a 370-metre quay, a 14.2-metre-draught, and advanced cargo handling equipment, including three post-Panamax cranes and nine electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes, with a handling capacity of 600,000 teu annually.

The Rio Grande Express a Hong Kong-flagged vessel run by Hapag Lloyd, made its maiden call at the terminal as part of the inaugural operations. .

Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, inaugurated the new container terminal, which is the port’s third such terminal.

In a video message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Tuticorin International Container Terminal as the new star of India’s marine infrastructure. This terminal will play a crucial role in enhancing the capacity of the port and is expected to reduce logistics costs at the port, he said.