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Kerala enters a financial deal with the Center for Adani Group-operated Vizhinjam Port worth Rs 817.80 cr.

Kerala enters a financial deal with the Center for Adani Group-operated Vizhinjam Port worth Rs 817.80 cr.

A triangular Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday by the union government, a bank consortium, and Adani Ports Pvt Ltd, the company that oversees the Vizhinjam deep-sea port, to provide the project with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) of Rs 817.80 crore. In addition, an MOU was inked by the Kerala government and the […]

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Flights are grounded by bird menace: What is driving the increased risk at the capital airport of Kerala?

Flights are grounded by bird menace: What is driving the increased risk at the capital airport of Kerala?

Recently, an IndiGo flight headed for Bengaluru had to cancel its departure, turning a regular takeoff at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport into a terrifying experience. Why? During takeoff on March 24, an eagle collided with the aircraft. The runway had previously been blocked for re-carpeting work, leaving the 179 passengers delayed for more than 13 hours, […]

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Adani Group to invest ₹30,000 crore in Kerala over next five years: Karan Adani

Adani Group to invest ₹30,000 crore in Kerala over next five years: Karan Adani

Adani Group will invest ₹30,000 crore in Kerala over the next five years, Karan Adani, managing director, Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, has said. The investments will include ₹5,500 crore to expand operations of the Thiruvananthapuram airport and another ₹20,000-crore additional investment in the Vizhinjam port aimed at turning the facility into the largest transhipment […]

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Kochi officially declared operational hub of Air Kerala

Kochi officially declared operational hub of Air Kerala

The Cochin International Airport had been officially established as the operational hub by Air Kerala, the first airline in Kerala. Harish Moideen Kutty, the airline’s chief operating officer, stated here on Wednesday that the low-key carrier anticipates starting operations with its inaugural flight from Kochi by early June. After Minister of Industries P. Rajeev announced […]

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To Woo Business, Steamer Agents Urge Steps to Boost Cochin Port’s Efficiency

To Woo Business, Steamer Agents Urge Steps to Boost Cochin Port’s Efficiency

In a bid to attract more shipping lines and enhance competitiveness, steamer agents operating at Cochin Port have called for urgent steps to improve operational efficiency and turnaround time at the port. The call comes in the wake of increasing competition from neighboring ports and rising expectations from global shipping companies. The Cochin Steamer Agents’ […]

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Adani’s Vizhinjam Port Gets Environment Clearance for Next Phases

Adani’s Vizhinjam Port Gets Environment Clearance for Next Phases

Green signal paves the way for accelerated development of India’s ambitious transshipment hub In a significant boost to India’s maritime infrastructure, Adani Group’s Vizhinjam International Seaport has received environmental clearance for its upcoming phases of development. The clearance, granted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), marks a crucial step in advancing […]

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Cochin Port’s Records Highest-Ever Cargo Throughput in 2024–25

Cochin Port’s Records Highest-Ever Cargo Throughput in 2024–25

Cochi Port, one of India’s major ports on the southwest coast, has achieved a significant milestone by registering its highest-ever cargo throughput during the financial year 2024–25. The port handled a record-breaking volume of cargo, reflecting its growing significance in the country’s maritime and trade sectors. According to official figures released by the port authorities, […]

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