Vizhinjam Port clocks impressive revenue till date; Kerala govt focused on port-led industrialisation

Vizhinjam International Seaport, India’s first semi-automated transhipment hub, has clocked over  Rs 450 crore in revenue from cargo handling within just eight months of commencing commercial operations. The milestone underscores the port’s rapid rise as a key player in India’s maritime trade. Since launch, the port has handled 448 ships and 9.77 lakh containers, reflecting its growing appeal for large-scale cargo movement. Positioned as a game-changer for Kerala’s economy and India’s logistics infrastructure, Vizhinjam is uniquely equipped to berth mother vessels up to 400 metres in length, a capacity that until now has driven Indian cargo to foreign hubs like Colombo, Singapore and Salalah.  

In the meantime, the Kerala government has approved Rs 1.83 crore to engage a consultant for preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) on industrial development around the Vizhinjam International Seaport, marking a key step in advancing port-led industrialisation, as per a report.

 

 

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