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Detailed explanation-1: -The Kochi International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT), locally known as the Vallarpadam Terminal, is the first transshipment terminal in India and the first container terminal to operate in a SEZ. It is part of the Cochin Port in Kochi, Kerala.

Detailed explanation-2: -ICTT is India’s first transhipment hub strategically located close to major global east-west trade routes. Since its inception, the terminal has handled 4.68 million TEUs and 5, 661 vessel calls including 1, 858 mainline vessel calls.

Detailed explanation-3: -26 May 1928 First vessel crosses the channel and enters the harbour-SS Padma of Bombay Steam Navigation Co., commanded by Capt. Bullen. August 1928 First foreign going vessel Croxteth Hall entered the harbour.

Detailed explanation-4: -The International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT), part of the Cochin Port, is the largest container transshipment facility in India. The port is governed by the Cochin Port Trust (CPT), a government of India establishment. The modern port was established in 1926 and has completed 91 years of active service.