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April 17, 2025 Vizhinjam Port seogrey1

Kerala industry hail Budget proposals to make Vizhinjam a major Exim port

Since the launch of trial operations, the South Indian peninsula’s business and industry have been expecting the opening of terminal gates for international trade. Kerala’s trade and industry have enthusiastically responded to the budget proposal to turn Vizhinjam into a major export port, following the example of Singapore, Rotterdam, and Dubai ports, instead of using […]

April 16, 2025 Thiruvananthapuram International Airport seogrey1

International Airport Thiruvananthapuram, which pauses operations for a few hours for Painkuni Utsavam

For a few hours, following a heavenly procession known as Painkuni Utsavam, jets stopped and silence returned to the skies over Thiruvananthapuram’s international airport. According to popular belief, the airport was closed to accommodate Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple procession that marches directly over its runway, not because of bad weather or a technical problem. Along a […]

April 15, 2025 Vizhinjam Port seogrey1

Vizhinjam Port Earns ₹43 Crore in GST in Just Four Months

Operational on a trial basis since July 2024, the Vizhinjam International Seaport has already shown itself to be a significant source of income for both the central and state governments. The port’s ship traffic alone has brought in ₹43.74 crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST) in only four months. The Centre and the State […]

April 14, 2025 Vizhinjam Port seogrey1

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 […]

April 13, 2025 Thiruvananthapuram International Airport seogrey1

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, […]

April 12, 2025 Vizhinjam Port seogrey1

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 […]

April 11, 2025 Cochin International Airport seogrey1

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 […]

April 10, 2025 Vizhinjam Port seogrey1

MSC Turkiye to Make Historic Call at Vizhinjam Port

The MSC Türkiye, one of the most massive and greenest container ships in the world, is set to make its first port call at Vizhinjam International Seaport next week, and the port is getting ready to welcome a nautical giant. This historic occasion is being celebrated as a major turning point in India’s maritime history […]

April 9, 2025 Cochin Port seogrey1

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’ […]

April 8, 2025 Vizhinjam Port seogrey1

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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