<p data-path-to-node="5">Marking a significant operational milestone for container handling on India’s southeastern seaboard, <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="115">Tuticorin International Container Terminal Private Limited (TICT)</b>, located within the <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="201">V.O. Chidambaranar Port (VOCPA)</b> precinct, has successfully crossed the <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="272">30,000 TEU</b> threshold in a single calendar month.</p><p data-path-to-node="6">During the month of September, TICT processed a total container throughput of <b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="78">30,332 TEUs</b>, reflecting a robust <b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="111">16 percent Year-on-Year (YoY)</b> growth compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. The achievement was driven primarily by optimized crane productivity rates, synchronized yard operations, and streamlined hinterland evacuation protocols.</p><p data-path-to-node="7">TICT’s consistent upward trajectory underscores its critical function as an agile deepwater transshipment and gateway node, capable of servicing mainline mega-carriers. The milestone reinforces the terminal’s operational maturity and validates Ongoing investments in advanced container handling technology and intermodal infrastructure, enhancing VOC Port’s competitive edge across South Asian trade lanes.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="9">Key Operational Highlights &amp; Logistics Impact</h3><ul data-path-to-node="10"><li><p data-path-to-node="10,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">New Terminal Benchmark:</b> Handling 30,332 TEUs in a single calendar month represents TICT’s highest monthly throughput to date.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Intensive Crane Productivity:</b> Achieved high average moves-per-hour (MPH) across ship-to-shore (STS) gantry cranes, maximizing vessel turnaround speed.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,2,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Mainline Vessel support:</b> Demonstrates navigational and berth capability to accommodate ultra-large container ships with deep draft requirements.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,3,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Transshipment Growth:</b> Optimized transshipment handling protocols are actively attracting East-West mainline cargo to Thoothukudi, directly competing with regional intermediate hubs.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,4,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Integrated Hinterland sync:</b> Seamless coordination with container train operators and trucking logistics prevented yard congestion and sustained fluid hinterland cargo dispersal.</p></li></ul>