Vizhinjam International Seaport has commenced full-fledged EXIM operations, strengthening Kerala's role in global maritime trade. Its Rs 16,000-crore Phase 2 expansion will raise annual capacity to 5.7 million TEUs, add 1,200 metres of berth and create over 5,000 jobs
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan reviewed operational preparedness at Vizhinjam International Seaport ahead of the launch of full-fledged land-based EXIM cargo operations. The milestone marks Vizhinjam’s transition from a transshipment port toward a broader international maritime hub and potential economic gateway
Direct EXIM cargo movement at Kerala’s Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin August 18, marking its shift from a transshipment hub to a gateway for Indian overseas trade. The move is expected to boost Kerala’s economic benefits and strengthen regional maritime connectivity
Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin full gateway export-import cargo operations on August 18, transitioning from an exclusive transshipment hub into an international trade gateway. The Customs Department has issued a detailed operational framework governing direct port delivery and entry
Kerala can emerge as India's maritime gateway by leveraging its coastline, ports and marine resources, the Chief Minister said. Highlighting the blue economy's potential, he stressed port-led development, job creation, sustainable ocean governance and the strategic importance of Vizhinjam Port
The MSC IRINA — the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity — boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it a formidable player in global shipping
Vizhinjam is India’s first dedicated transshipment port and also the country’s first semi-automated port. The deep-water port has been developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd
The CPI(M) on Saturday rejected the opposition Congress' claim that the "real credit" for the Vizhinjam International Seaport project goes to former chief minister Oommen Chandy.
