Vessel calls, construction updates, policy news and trade intelligence from Vizhinjam International Seaport.
Kerala Tourism and Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd announce that the dedicated cruise terminal will be operational by Q1 2026, targeting 50 international cruise ship calls in its first year.
Union Shipping Minister projects that Vizhinjam, combined with Jawaharlal Nehru Port's expansion, will retain 75% of India's transshipment cargo within domestic ports by 2027.
The Kerala Maritime Board has announced a ₹4,500 crore plan to improve road and rail connectivity between Vizhinjam port and Kerala's industrial hinterland.
Construction of Phase 2 infrastructure begins, extending the quay length and adding container yard capacity to handle 3 million TEUs annually by 2028.
Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd signed Memoranda of Understanding with three of the world's top-five container shipping lines at a ceremony attended by the Union Shipping Minister.
India's first deep-water transshipment port was formally inaugurated on May 2, 2025, marking a historic moment for India's maritime sector.
Despite being pre-inauguration, Vizhinjam port handled 736 crew changes for international vessels — establishing it as a key Indian Ocean crew change hub.
The MSC Irina, carrying 24,346 TEUs and measuring 400 metres in length, successfully berthed at Vizhinjam — a landmark moment demonstrating the port's deep-water capability.
