Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to open the Vizhinjam International ship near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on May 2nd. Located as an important strategic project in India’s maritime infrastructure, Vizhinjam is the country’s first semi-natural and truly deep interference vessel port.
Announcement of the development, Kerala Prime Minister Pinarai Vijayan highlighted the rapid progress of the port since commercial operations began. “The Vizhinjam International Seaport, India’s first semi-automatic port, will be dedicated to the country on May 2 by Hon’ble PM @Narendramodi. The 265 ships and 5.48 lakh TEU will be processed since the launch of the commercial.
Vizhinjam International Seaport, India’s first semi-automated transshipment port, is dedicated to the country by Hon’ble PM @narendramodi May 2nd. 265 ships and 5.48 lakh TEU have been processed since the commercial launch. @portvizhinjam Marking Kerala’s rise at global seas… pic.twitter.com/lwhgsf6scm
– Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) April 18, 2025
India’s first deepwater transport port will progress in Kerala
India’s first Deepwater Jranshipment Port at Vizhinjam has officially begun operation and has marked a major moment for the country’s maritime sector. In July 2024, the port welcomed its first mother ship, MV San Fernando.
What makes Vizhinjam even more special is that it was India’s first Green Field Port project, launched by the state government. With an investment of over Rs 18,000, this is one of the largest port ventures ever made in the country, all built under the PPP model.
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Why is vizhinjam important?
Located along the main international transport routes, Vizhinjam offers great advantages. It can significantly reduce ship transport times. Because it is a natural deep sea port, it is built to easily handle large cargo and container ships. This is something that a very few India’s ports can boast about.
The port is expected to provide a major boost to Kerala’s economy, not just cargo and ships. From creating jobs and drawing out investments to turning Kerala into a major trade hub, Vizhinjam is all set to link India more strongly with Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
(Includes input from ANI)
