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Vizhinjam port’s gateway cargo could be only going to arrive by December 2025.

Vizhinjam port’s gateway cargo could be only going to arrive by December 2025.

With temporary road access to NH-66 still being built, gateway freight operations at Vizhinjam International Seaport are now only expected to start by December 2025 or January 2026. The managing director of Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL), Divya S. Iyer, stated that plans are in motion to implement export-import (exim) cargo operations gradually in conjunction […]

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Private involvement in the building of four medium-sized ports; Government review of the Kerala Maritime Board’s proposal

Private involvement in the building of four medium-sized ports; Government review of the Kerala Maritime Board’s proposal

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 […]

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Cochin International Airport introduces cutting-edge equipment for firefighting

Cochin International Airport introduces cutting-edge equipment for firefighting

In a major move to improve its emergency response capabilities, Cochin International Airport Ltd. (CIAL) on Tuesday unveiled the state-of-the-art firefighting apparatus that it had purchased for its airport rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) division. At the CIAL Central Block, Industries Minister P Rajeeve officially launched the multipurpose firefighting robot and articulated boom lift. Attendees […]

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Drones and other aerial vehicles are banned in the Cochi International Airport’s red zone.

Drones and other aerial vehicles are banned in the Cochi International Airport’s red zone.

Drones and other unlicensed aerial vehicle deployment are prohibited within five kilometers of Cochin International Airport. Microlight aircraft, aero-models, paragliders, drones, powered hang gliders, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), laser rays, and hot air balloons are also prohibited in the red zone. The order was given by District Collector NSK Umesh, who is also the district […]

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Due to a fuel shortage, a British jet makes an emergency landing at Trivandrum International Airport.

Due to a fuel shortage, a British jet makes an emergency landing at Trivandrum International Airport.

On Saturday evening, a British F-35 fighter jet reported low fuel levels and had to make an emergency landing at Trivandrum International Airport. Citing a fuel issue, the plane had requested immediate permission to land. According to the news agency PTI, the jet, which is thought to have taken off from an aircraft carrier, made […]

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The Kerala High Court orders the detention of a Liberian-flagged ship docked at Vizhinjam.

The Kerala High Court orders the detention of a Liberian-flagged ship docked at Vizhinjam.

The Liberia-flagged MV MSC MANASA F, along with its hull, tackle, engine, machinery spares, gear, clothing, paraphernalia, furnishings, etc., is currently anchored at Vizhinjam Port and has been ordered to be arrested by the Kerala High Court. Until the corporation deposits a total of Rs 6 crore with the High Court, the injunction will stay […]

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ICG Opens Vizhinjam Port’s New Rs 750 Million Jetty

ICG Opens Vizhinjam Port’s New Rs 750 Million Jetty

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has opened a state-of-the-art jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour in Kerala as part of an effort to improve marine security along the country’s southwest coast. The new 76.7-meter berth, which is anticipated to greatly increase operational readiness for coastal patrol and surveillance operations, was commissioned under the direction of Director General […]

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The MSC Irina, the largest container ship in the world, docks at Kerala’s Vizhinjam Seaport.

The MSC Irina, the largest container ship in the world, docks at Kerala’s Vizhinjam Seaport.

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the MSC IRINA, the largest container ship in the world, made a historic premiere at Vizhinjam International Seaport. Vizhinjam’s ability to handle ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) was demonstrated when the ship, which was making its first port call in South Asia, moored there in the morning. According to port officials, […]

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