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Vizhinjam International Seaport has handled one million TEU within 10 months of operations, reports Chennai's BusinessLine.
Developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd with the Kerala government, the port is emerging as a premier deepwater transshipment hub close to major east-west trade lanes.
Kerala Ports Minister VN Vasavan said the second phase of development will be inaugurated in mid-January, with Adani investing INR9 billion (US$1.07 billion) to expand berths and extend the breakwater.
In its first year, Vizhinjam handled 650 vessels and 1.4 million TEU, including 43 ultra-large container ships over 399 metres, the highest for any Indian port.
Industry officials said the port has enabled new vessel movements between Indian ports, reducing reliance on Colombo and Singapore for transshipment and cutting foreign currency outflows.
Vizhinjam is India's first semi-automated container port, promising high efficiency and reliability. It is also the first to deploy women as automated crane operators, advancing gender inclusion in maritime operations.
https://www.shippingazette.com/news?news_id=9251200001302
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