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Cloth & Readymade Garments Export: Leveraging Kerala’s Ports for Textile Trade

Cloth & Readymade Garments Export: Leveraging Kerala’s Ports for Textile Trade

Kerala, with its long coastline and burgeoning maritime infrastructure, is on the cusp of a major transformation. While the state is traditionally known for exporting spices, coir, and marine products, a significant opportunity lies in boosting the export of cloth and readymade garments (RMG) by fully leveraging its rapidly modernizing ports: Kochi, Vizhinjam, and Azhikkal. […]

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Unlocking the Global Market for Kerala Spices: From Idukki to the Container Ship

Unlocking the Global Market for Kerala Spices: From Idukki to the Container Ship

Kerala, the original “Spice Garden of India,” has been the epicenter of the global spice trade for centuries. Today, the high-ranges of Idukki continue to produce world-class spices like cardamom and pepper. For aspiring entrepreneurs, translating this rich heritage into a thriving export business requires strategic planning, strict quality control, and intelligent logistics.  How to Start […]

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Vizhinjam Port: Kerala’s Gateway to Global Trade is a Job Gateway, Too!

Vizhinjam Port: Kerala’s Gateway to Global Trade is a Job Gateway, Too!

The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram is more than just a massive infrastructure project; it’s a huge engine for employment, fulfilling its promise to transform the local economy. Now that the port has secured a permanent international immigration check post and is operational, job opportunities are opening up rapidly. Jobs on the Dock: Direct Employment […]

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Kochi’s Maritime Dream: Why the Outer Harbour Project is Back in the News

Kochi’s Maritime Dream: Why the Outer Harbour Project is Back in the News

The whispers around Kochi’s harbor have turned into a full-throated roar. After years on the back burner, the ambitious Kochi Outer Harbour Project—a massive deep-sea port expansion—is officially being revived, signaling a bold new chapter for Kerala’s commercial capital and the future of India’s maritime trade. This isn’t just a simple infrastructure upgrade; it’s a […]

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Blueprint for High-Quality Fish Export from Kerala: MPEDA, Cold Chain, and Port Compliance

Blueprint for High-Quality Fish Export from Kerala: MPEDA, Cold Chain, and Port Compliance

Kerala, blessed with a long coastline and vibrant marine ecosystem, stands as a critical hub for India’s marine products export industry. However, successfully exporting high-quality fish requires navigating a strict regulatory framework, mastering cold chain logistics, and making the right port selection. This blueprint details the necessary steps for establishing and scaling a successful fish […]

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Kochi’s Two-Decade Roadblock Cleared: Seaport-Airport Road Phase II Finally Resumes

Kochi’s Two-Decade Roadblock Cleared: Seaport-Airport Road Phase II Finally Resumes

After nearly two decades of frustrating delays, the second phase of the ambitious Kochi Seaport-Airport Road project is finally set to move forward. The long-stalled expansion, which aims to provide swift connectivity between the city’s major port and the Cochin International Airport (CIAL), gained critical momentum following the formal handover of disputed defense and public […]

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Cochin Port Secures ₹10,000 Crore Investment Pledges to Drive Maritime Transformation

Cochin Port Secures ₹10,000 Crore Investment Pledges to Drive Maritime Transformation

The Cochin Port Authority has secured its future as a major international maritime hub with the signing of 10 MoUs totaling almost ₹10,000 crore at the recently held India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai. These large investment pledges, inked with behemoths in both the public and private sectors, have marked a strong thrust towards modernization […]

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Cochin Port Set for Major Upgrade as DP World Pledges Advanced Cargo Facilities.

Cochin Port Set for Major Upgrade as DP World Pledges Advanced Cargo Facilities.

Cochin Port is poised for a major facelift with the inking of a crucial MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) between International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) , which is operated by DP World, and Cochin Port Authority (CoPA) to transform   the overall cargo handling and marine infrastructure of the port into one of the best in the world. The deal, inked […]

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Cochin Port is instructed by the ministry to address the welfare officer appointment complaint.

Cochin Port is instructed by the ministry to address the welfare officer appointment complaint.

The ministry of shipping and waterways ordered the Cochin Port Authority (CPA) to address the complaint against the appointment of a port welfare officer amid the protests started by some Cochin Port employees. Organizations representing the workers claimed that the appointment was illegal. In 2016, C P Rajeeve was named welfare officer, and in 2023, […]

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