United States Consul General Mariana L. Neisuler visited Trivandrum port to examine bilateral trade opportunities and discuss ways to strengthen commercial ties. Discussions with port officials focused on reinforcing supply chains and integrating advanced technologies into port infrastructure and cargo handling. Stronger commercial links at deep-water facilities such as Trivandrum port offer American businesses direct maritime access to southern India while enhancing supply-chain connectivity between both nations.
Excerpt: Trivandrum port saw record container intensity per ship in September, handling 130,051 TEU across 39 vessels. Inquiries under the customs MOOWR scheme point to rising interest in port-side manufacturing, while the MSC Alexandra completed a 102-day rotation linking TRV to 12 global ports. Meanwhile, US Consul General Mariana L. Neisuler visited the port to explore trade and technology ties.
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