Kerala gears up for a transformative event as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan flags off Phase 2 construction of Vizhinjam International Port by Adani Group on Friday. State Ports Minister V.N. Vasavan confirmed the launch, which will fortify the port’s global edge.
At Rs 9,700 crore, this phase multiplies container capacity from 1 million to 5 million TEUs yearly. Planned facilities encompass a railway yard, multi-purpose berth, liquid terminal, and tank farm. The berth will stretch to 2,000 meters from 800, with breakwater extended fourfold, allowing multiple mega-ship berthings.
Union Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal joins as chief guest, reflecting Centre-State synergy. Vasavan noted the port’s swift success: over 1.5 million TEUs handled from 710 ships, with routes to Europe, US, Africa, Asia.
India’s future largest transshipment hub will host four mother vessels concurrently. The bunkering-enabled liquid terminal offers a competitive edge for long voyages, luring traffic and revenue from east-west lanes—no extra land grab needed, with 55 hectares sea-reclaimed.
Crane count hits 100, featuring 30 ship-to-shore giants. ‘Phase 2 shifts Vizhinjam into high gear, supercharging regional logistics, jobs, and trade,’ said Vasavan.
This expansion not only amplifies infrastructure but positions Kerala as South Asia’s shipping nexus, driving economic prosperity.