Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil on May 2 at Vizhinjam International Seaport near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the development, with the rapid development of the port since its commercial operations began. “India’s first semi-automatic transshipment port, Vizhinjam International Seaport will be dedicated nationwide by Hon'ble PM @Narendramodi on May 2. There are 265 ships and 54.8 billion TEUS since the commercial launch, and since the commercial launch, @portvizhinjam Marks Kerala has risen on the global maritime trade map, and he released X.
Vizhinjam International Seaport is India's first semi-automatic transshipment port and will be dedicated to the country by Hon'ble PM @narendramodi May 2. Since commercial launch, 265 ships and 548,000 Teus have been processed, @portvizhinjam Marking the rise of Kerala in global maritime… pic.twitter.com/lwhgsf6scm
– Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) April 18, 2025
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India's first deep-water transshipment port sails into Kerala
India's first deep-water transshipment port in Vizhinjam has officially launched its operations, marking an important moment in the country's maritime sector. Back in July 2024, the port welcomed its first mother ship MV, San Fernando, which shows it is ready to open.
What makes Vizhinjam even more special is that it is the first green space port project launched by the state government in India. With investments of over Rs 1.8 crore, it is one of the largest port venture capital ever in the country, and they are all built under PPP models.
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Why Vizhinjam is important
Located on the main international transport route, Vizhinjam has a great advantage: it can greatly reduce the transit time of the ship. It is a natural deep-water port, and it is built to handle the construction of large cargo and container ships easily – few ports in India can brag about.
The port not only involves cargo and ships, but is expected to bring a significant boost to Kerala's economy. From job creation and investment to turning Kerala into a major trading hub, Vizhinjam will be more intensely linked to Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
(Input with ANI)
