The government is considering the Kerala Maritime Board’s proposal to establish four medium-sized ports in Kerala through a public-private partnership. The project, which includes shipping services, is being turned over to a public-private collaboration. The Kollam floating dry dock project that was intended to be established has been shelved. Public-private partnerships are being attempted to develop the ports of Kollam, Vizhinjam, Beypore, and Azhikkal. This is a circumstance when major maritime services cannot be operated in the ports even though all the necessary infrastructure are present.

Despite Kollam’s immigration system, shipping businesses are not stepping up to provide their services. Shipping services are being hampered by insufficient cargo. Kolvide services were expected. Shipping services are being hampered by insufficient cargo. With the opening of Vizhinjam port, it was anticipated that Kollam would develop into a feeder port; however, this did not provide enough advantages either. Private involvement is thought to be beneficial in opening the port by establishing connections with global shipping firms.

For the servicing of small ships, it was previously decided to establish a floating dry dock on the port’s exterior. For this, a comprehensive project report (DPR) was also created. It cost 110 crore rupees. The price was later changed to Rs 180 crore. Following the state government’s administrative clearance, attempts were made to establish it and incorporate it into the central government’s Sagarmala project.

A few businesses responded to the Maritime Development Board’s call for expressions of interest. However, ship services to the port were not even marginal despite all the equipment being in place, therefore the project was temporarily shelved after it was determined that setting up a floating dry dock would not be financially viable.