DP World Cochin’s International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) achieved its highest monthly throughput of calendar year 2026 in May, handling 77,637 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), underscoring the terminal’s growing importance in regional and international trade.
The terminal reported a 4% year-on-year increase in cargo volumes during the January–May 2026 period despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties affecting global supply chains. While origin-destination cargo volumes remained largely stable, growth was driven by a surge in transshipment cargo, including diverted volumes from other ports.
Transshipment throughput reached a record 28,000 TEUs in May, helping the terminal achieve its highest monthly volume so far this year. During the month, the facility also handled an additional 17 vessel calls, demonstrating its ability to efficiently manage increased traffic while maintaining operational stability and productivity.
Dipin Kayyath, Chief Executive Officer – Ports & Terminals, DP World Cochin, said the achievement reflects the confidence customers place in the terminal and the commitment of its workforce.
“The record throughput achieved in May reflects the dedication of our teams and the confidence our customers place in DP World Cochin. We continue to deliver higher volumes while maintaining world-class productivity standards, further strengthening our position as a preferred gateway for trade,” he said.
To support rising cargo volumes, DP World Cochin has continued investing in infrastructure and operational enhancements. The terminal recently upgraded its power infrastructure from 3 MVA to 5 MVA, ensuring uninterrupted operations during periods of peak demand. It has also completed the electrification of its yard equipment, reducing emissions from cargo handling operations and supporting sustainability objectives while improving efficiency.
Located along major international shipping routes, DP World Cochin serves as a key transshipment and gateway port, providing direct connectivity to global markets. The terminal also plays a strategic role in coastal shipping, linking ports across India from Gujarat to Kolkata and facilitating cargo movement between the country’s east and west coasts.
Further strengthening the logistics ecosystem in Kerala, DP World has established the state’s first Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) at Cochin. The facility is the only FTWZ in India co-located within a major port and supports EXIM trade through cargo consolidation, storage and distribution services, contributing to regional economic growth and supply chain efficiency.
The record performance in May highlights DP World Cochin’s expanding role as a critical hub for containerized trade and transshipment in India’s maritime sector.
