Karaikal Port welcomes MT Grace, first vessel under Tvarur Oils partnership​

Karaikal Port has berthed MT Grace, a 6,000-metric-tonne vessel carrying crude palm oil, marking the first vessel call under its newly established partnership with Tvarur Oils. The call underscores the port’s growing role as a key gateway for liquid bulk cargo on India’s eastern coast.​

Port officials said the operation highlights Karaikal Port’s focus on operational efficiency, safety and sustainable practices, while strengthening its liquid bulk handling capabilities through the collaboration with Tvarur Oils. The partnership is expected to support the increasing requirements of regional trade and industrial customers dependent on edible oil and related imports.​

Backed by ongoing investments in infrastructure and process optimisation, Karaikal Port remains committed to enabling seamless cargo movement and supporting supply chain resilience for its users. The successful berthing of MT Grace is seen as an important milestone in the port’s efforts to attract more specialised bulk and liquid cargo calls in the coming months.