Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala: In a significant milestone for Kerala's maritime infrastructure, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan welcomed the first mothership, "San Fernando," at the Vizhinjam International Seaport on Friday. This event marks a major step forward in the operationalization of this world-class, future-ready transshipment hub.
All about Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala
- The Vizhinjam International Seaport has been built by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd, (APSEZ).
- Vizhinjam International Port's construction started in 2016. The project was allotted to APSEZ on December 5, 2015, after the Government of Kerala and Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Ltd. (AVPPL) agreed to a concession agreement on August 17, 2015.
- The port is built with a total investment of Rs 8,867 crore. The state government of Kerala has contributed about Rs 5,595 crore while the central government contributed Rs 818 crore for the port.
- Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala is a huge port among world ports. The biggest ships in the world can berth in Vizhinjam.
- Vizhinjam Port is a world-class, future-ready transshipment hub, uniquely positioned as the only one of its kind in the Indian subcontinent.
- The port is poised to become a crucial hub for regional trade, acting as a gateway for commerce between Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
- With advanced automation systems for rapid vessel turnaround and cutting-edge infrastructure capable of accommodating Megamax containerships, Vizhinjam Port is poised for significant capacity. The initial phase will handle 1 million TEUs, with an additional 6.2 million TEUs planned for future expansion.
- Vizhinjam seaport is very close to the famous Kovalam beach. It has water connectivity to many regional and international ports. This is the first transhipment port in the country.
- Vizhinjam is renowned for its picturesque landscape and tourism potential, with the nearby Kovalam beach being a popular tourist spot.
- With its strategic positioning and state-of-the-art infrastructure, Vizhinjam Port is anticipated to handle a substantial rise in trade volume, significantly boosting India's economic growth.
- With inputs from agencies
