Kerala · west coast · Major Port
Cochin Port
37.6 million tonnes a year. Our desk connects it to your factory.
- 37.6 MT cargo handled million tonnes · FY2024-25
- #12 of 14 ports on our map #6 on the west coast
- +3.6% change on FY2023-24 36.3 MT the year before
The port in numbers
37.6 million tonnes, FY2024-25
- Overseas 25.2 MT (67%)
- Coastal 12.5 MT (33%)
Onward by sea
Routes from this coast
- Arabian Sea → the Gulf10 to 12 daysto Jebel Ali (UAE)
- Red Sea & Suez → Europe22 to 36 daysto Rotterdam / Hamburg
- Indian Ocean → East Africa12 to 26 daysto Mombasa (Kenya)
- Round the Cape → West Africa29 daysto Apapa (Lagos, Nigeria)
- Across the Atlantic → Brazil33 to 40 daysto Santos (Brazil)
Sea leg Booked by our desk
Frequently asked questions
How much cargo does Cochin Port handle?
Cochin Port handled 37.6 million tonnes in FY2024-25 (25.2 MT overseas and 12.5 MT coastal), +3.6% on the year before. Source: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: 'Cargo handling status for Major Ports during March 2025', Table-1 (PDMP advance estimates for April-March 2024-25; 2023-24 provisional).
Can SSL move my cargo to Kochi?
Yes, our desk arranges it. Our hire slips do not yet show regular runs to Kochi, so the road leg is arranged and our desk follows it end to end.
Which sea routes start from the west coast?
Arabian Sea → the Gulf: about 10 to 12 days; Red Sea & Suez → Europe: about 22 to 36 days; Indian Ocean → East Africa: about 12 to 26 days; Round the Cape → West Africa: about 29 days; Across the Atlantic → Brazil: about 33 to 40 days (published port-to-port estimates).
Moving a container through Kochi?
Port, container size and inland address, that’s all we need to start.