Vizhinjam emerges as a hotspot for rising vessel traffic amid blockade of Hormuz

Vizhinjam Port in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram has emerged as a fresh hotspot for rising vessel traffic amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the major fallout points of the Gulf conflict. Nearly 100 ships from eight global shipping companies are currently said to be on a waiting list for berths at Vizhinjam as they are unable to proceed to ports in the UAE. A major advantage for Vizhinjam is its location close to a key international shipping lane - the port lies just 10 nautical miles off the route normally used by UAE-bound vessels. This strategic positioning helps ships avoid the longer journey northward along India’s western coastline to reach ports such as Mumbai in Maharashtra or Mundra in Gujarat, saving both transit time and fuel costs, as per a report.

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