On the first anniversary of the Vizhinjam International Seaport’s inaugural ship docking, Kerala Ports Minister V.N. Vasavan announced that nearly 400 container ships, including 23 ultra-large vessels, have berthed at the port since July 11, 2024. The transshipment hub, developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) under a public-private partnership at a cost of Rs 8,867 crore, has handled 8.3 lakh TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) and emerged as the leading port on India’s southeast coast since commercial operations began in December 2024.

Vasavan highlighted the port’s immediate full-capacity operation, a rare global feat, showcasing India’s prowess in advanced technologies like automation and AI-driven systems. The port, dedicated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2, 2025, also trained local Vizhinjam women as India’s first female automated crane operators and supported over one lakh people through social initiatives in health, education, and skill development.

The second phase, costing over Rs 10,000 crore, will soon commence, aiming to triple capacity to 3 million TEUs by 2028, positioning Vizhinjam as a cornerstone of India’s maritime supremacy.

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