Visakha Container Terminal (VCT) achieved a growth of 11.8 percent during 2009-10 beating the recessionary trend, the Hindu reported.

The annual throughput was close to 1,00,000 TEUs -- the main exports being ferro alloys, aluminium ingots, seafood, minerals, chemicals, granites and garments. The main imports are refractory stuff, machinery and spares, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, wood pulp, food and agro products.