Logistics via Kerala
Every seaport and airport in Kerala, in one place
Port guides, daily port news and free freight calculators — plus transportation and cargo services by air, land and water across Kerala.
The two container gateways
Vizhinjam and Cochin: Kerala now has a choice of port
Transshipment hub
Vizhinjam International Seaport
India's first deep-water container transshipment port, a short distance from the main east–west shipping lane.
- District
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Best known for
- Mainline vessel calls
- EXIM cargo
- Since Aug 2026
Major port
Cochin Port / Kochi Port
Kerala's established major port and home of the Vallarpadam container terminal, with the state's deepest logistics ecosystem.
- District
- Ernakulam
- Best known for
- Gulf sailings, reefer cargo
- Container terminal
- Vallarpadam ICTT
The Kerala coast, north to south
Seaports and airports in Kerala
From Manjeswaram on the Karnataka border to Vizhinjam near the southern tip. Pick a port for its history, infrastructure, cargo and development plans.
- 01Manjeswaram PortKasaragod districtMinor port
- 02Kasaragod PortKasaragod districtMinor port
- 03Neeleswaram PortKasaragod districtMinor port
- 04Azhikkal PortKannur districtMinor port
- 05Kannur International AirportKannur districtCNN · Airport
- 06Kannur PortKannur districtMinor port
- 07Thalassery PortKannur districtMinor port
- 08Vatakara (Badagara) PortKozhikode districtMinor port
- 09Kozhikode PortKozhikode districtMinor port
- 10Beypore PortKozhikode districtMinor port
- 11Calicut International AirportMalappuram districtCCJ · Airport
- 12Ponnani PortMalappuram districtMinor port
- 13Kodungallur PortThrissur districtMinor port
- 14Cochin International AirportErnakulam districtCOK · Airport
- 15Cochin Port (Kochi)Ernakulam districtMajor port
- 16Alappuzha PortAlappuzha districtMinor port
- 17Kayamkulam PortAlappuzha districtMinor port
- 18Neendakara PortKollam districtMinor port
- 19Kollam PortKollam districtMinor port
- 20Thiruvananthapuram International AirportThiruvananthapuram districtTRV · Airport
- 21Valiathura PortThiruvananthapuram districtMinor port
- 22Vizhinjam International SeaportThiruvananthapuram districtTransshipment hub
Air cargo
Four international airports, one small state
Seafood, spices, flowers and pharma move by air from Kerala every day. Each airport guide covers its history, terminals, connectivity and cargo role.
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Answer the first questions before you call anyone
Which port, which mode, what it will cost, and whether you are ready to export at all. Built on Kerala road distances, sailing data and local port charges.
Export Readiness Scorecard
“Am I actually ready to export at all?”
- 15 questions across registrations, product, finance and operations
- Hard blockers flagged — no IEC, AD code or HS code caps your band whatever else you score
- A score out of 100, your band, and which gaps to close first
Vizhinjam vs Cochin Port Selector
“Which port should I actually ship from?”
- Haulage cost from your district to each port gate
- Transit days and sailing frequency on your lane
- Direct vs transshipment routing, flagged clearly
Container Shipping Cost Estimator
“What will this shipment really cost me?”
- Every line — freight, THC, customs, docs, VGM, haulage
- Incoterm aware — EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR and CIF
- 20ft, 40ft, 40HC, reefer and LCL by CBM
Air vs Sea Freight Calculator
“Is it worth flying this instead?”
- Chargeable weight done properly — volumetric vs actual
- Break-even cargo value — the point where flying pays
- Cost of capital on sea transit, counted as real money
Import Landed Cost Calculator
“What will this import land at, per unit?”
- Cash at clearance and true landed cost, side by side
- BCD, social welfare surcharge, IGST and cess, line by line
- FTA savings and anti-dumping duty risk flagged
Latest news
Port news from Vizhinjam, Kochi, Kollam and beyond
Kerala Ports in November 2026: Latest Vizhinjam, Kollam and Kochi Updates
The maritime industry in the state of Kerala will be experiencing an interesting period in 2026, with many changes in international shipping,…
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Vizhinjam Cruise Tourism Hub: Proposed Facilities and Opportunities for Kerala
Kerala possesses great prospects for becoming one of the prime cruise tourism destinations in India owing to its picturesque coastline, cultural…
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Vizhinjam Port Coastal Erosion Inquiry: What the Kerala High Court’s Fresh Probe Means
The construction of Vizhinjam International Seaport has brought about a lot of opportunities in maritime trading in Kerala, but issues of coastal…
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Vizhinjam Fishing Harbour Project 2026: Latest Approval and Development Plans
Vizhinjam Fishing Harbour Development is an important initiative that will bring infrastructural improvements to a major fishing hub of the state…
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Kerala Minor Ports Development: Vizhinjam, Kollam, Beypore and Azhikkal Explained
Kerala has a long coastline and a strong connection to maritime trade, fishing, tourism and coastal transportation. In recent years, the…
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Vizhinjam Fishing Harbour Project: ₹271 Crore Plan and October 2026 Update
The coastal infrastructure of Kerala is witnessing a new era with the introduction of the Vizhinjam Fishing Harbour Project. The plan seeks to…
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Transportation and cargo services by air, land and water
When the estimate needs to become a booking, we quote and move the shipment. Tell us the cargo and the lane and we come back with an all-in rate.
Sea freight
Full container and part-container (LCL) shipments through Cochin and Vizhinjam, quoted all-in for your incoterm.
Air freight
Time-critical and perishable cargo through Kerala's four international airports.
Inland haulage
Container trucking between your factory or warehouse and the port gate, across Kerala and neighbouring states.
Customs & documentation
Clearance, shipping bills and the export paperwork that holds up first shipments.
Questions
Kerala's ports, briefly
Which seaports and airports in Kerala does this site cover?
Kerala Ports covers 18 seaports — Cochin Port (the state's only major port), Vizhinjam International Seaport and the minor ports along the coast from Manjeswaram in the north to Valiathura in the south — together with the four international airports at Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), Cochin (COK), Calicut (CCJ) and Kannur (CNN). Each has its own guide page.
What is the difference between Cochin Port and Vizhinjam?
Cochin Port at Kochi is Kerala's established major port, with the Vallarpadam container terminal and a deep bench of customs agents and container freight stations. Vizhinjam International Seaport near Thiruvananthapuram is a deep-water port built for container transshipment, sitting close to the main east–west shipping lane. Which one suits a shipment depends on where the cargo starts and where it is going — our port selector compares them for your lane.
Can exporters ship directly from Vizhinjam?
Yes. Vizhinjam began full export–import (EXIM) cargo operations on 18 August 2026; before that it handled transshipment cargo only. Read the full report in Port News.
Who runs the minor ports in Kerala?
Kerala's minor (non-major) ports are administered by the Kerala Maritime Board on behalf of the state government. Cochin Port is a major port under the central government, and Vizhinjam International Seaport is owned by the Government of Kerala and operated under a concession.
Are the freight tools really free?
Yes. All five tools run in your browser with no account. Only the export readiness scorecard asks for an email, and only if you want the personalised action plan sent to you — the score itself is shown first.
How do I get a firm freight quote?
Send the cargo, origin, destination and volume through the contact form or on WhatsApp at +91 807 885 8446. We are open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm IST.
Contact us
Let's talk about your cargo
Shipping through Kerala for the first time, or pricing a regular lane? Send the details and we will come back with a firm quote.
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- Phone+91 807 885 8446
- Emailcontact@keralaports.com
- OfficeVizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- HoursMonday – Saturday, 09:00 – 19:00 IST