Kerala Ports Minister V N Vasavan recently announced that the Vizhinjam transshipment port has handled three lakh TEUs of cargo in a successful six-month trial period. With a cost of Rs 8,867 crore, the port has welcomed 150 ships and managed 85,000 TEUs in January alone, solidifying its position as a key trade gateway for India.
Netaji Subhas Dock is a major container terminal on India’s east coast, handling 0.63 million TEU in FY 2024. Serving states like West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam, it is a key hub for liner vessels en route to transshipment hubs in Port Kelang, Colombo, and Singapore.
Inaugurating a seminar on ‘Port Development and Employment’ at the Kerala Gazetted Officers’ Association Conference, emphasis was placed on the economic impact of the Vizhinjam International Port in Kerala. Panelists highlighted the importance of using natural opportunities to maximize port development, reduce pollution, and rejuvenate struggling sectors like cashew.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) will expand the Vizhinjam port in Kerala by 2028, settling an arbitration case with the state government. The capacity expansion to handle 3 million TEUs from a 2 km berth is part of the agreement, altering the initial concession terms outlined in the contract.
72% of the total works expected to be completed in the first phase have been completed. Due to lack of stones for the breakwater construction, the project is delayed. After completing the first phase, the port will be able to handle 100,000 containers and infrastructure facilities work is progressing rapidly.
SAGT, the first PPP container terminal in Sri Lanka, celebrates the arrival of the largest-ever vessel at the Port of Colombo. Since 1999, SAGT has established Colombo as a premier transshipment point for global trade to South Asia, offering world-class service, advanced technology, and dedicated workforce to the international shipping community.
