DP World Cochin Sets New Record Handling Over 8,000 TEUs from a Single Vessel

DP World Cochin has achieved a landmark operational milestone, successfully handling more than 8,000 twenty-foot equivalent units from a single vessel call — the highest volume ever recorded at the terminal. The record was set with the arrival of MSC Ilaria, one of the largest container ships to dock at Cochin Port to date. The achievement marks a significant leap from the terminal's previous record of over 6,000 TEUs handled during the call of MSC Aurora. The progression underscores a clear trajectory of increasing vessel sizes and growing cargo volumes moving through the facility, reflecting broader shifts in global container shipping toward ultra-large vessel deployment. The cargo handled during the MSC Ilaria's visit spanned import, export, and transshipment operations, demonstrating the terminal's versatility and its expanding footprint in both regional and global trade networks. This breadth of activity signals that DP World Cochin is no longer simply a domestic gateway — it is evolving into a multi-dimensional node within international supply chains. MSC Ilaria is a formidable vessel by any