- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport on May 2, 2025, in Kerala, positioning it as a key player in global maritime trade.
Key Features:
- India’s first deepwater container transshipment port.
- Location: Vizhinjam, near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Strategically located just 10 nautical miles from the major east-west international shipping route, linking Europe, Persian Gulf, and East Asia.
Development Model:
- Built under the Landlord Model via Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
- Implemented on DBFOT basis (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Transfer).
- Developed by Adani Vizhinjam Ports Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd. (APSEZ).
Significance:
- Enhances India’s maritime logistics and reduces dependence on foreign ports (e.g., Colombo, Singapore).
- Strengthens Kerala’s role in international shipping and trade.
- Contributes to Sagarmala and Make in India initiatives.
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