Kerala's ports include the historic Cochin Port Trust and the emerging Vizhinjam deep-water container terminal on India's south-west coast.
The main inward shipping channel of the port divides into the Ernakulam and Mattancherry channels. The Ernakulam Channel is 4.90 km long with width varying from 250 to 500 metres.
Vizhinjam is a deep-water container terminal designed to accommodate large vessels. The facility requirements include multiple berths and modern cargo handling equipment.