Kerala achieved a significant milestone in its infrastructure development by inaugurating Phase II of the Vizhinjam International Seaport. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlighted the port’s success, emphasizing its rapid growth and global recognition. The port, operational for over a year, has surpassed expectations by handling a large volume of containers and vessels.
Union Minister for Shipping, Ports and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, praised Kerala’s strategic maritime importance and its role as a crucial link between India and the world. He commended the port’s operational efficiency and capacity expansion plans, which include extending the container berth and breakwater. Vizhinjam is set to become the longest container berth in the country, capable of accommodating next-generation vessels and multiple motherships simultaneously.
Phase II of the Vizhinjam Port signifies a significant enhancement in its capabilities, with plans to introduce advanced equipment and technologies. The port’s transformation into an international transshipment hub is expected to boost Kerala’s position in global maritime trade. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, Vizhinjam aims to further strengthen its role in the maritime industry.
