May 11, 2026 Vizhinjam International Seaport, Vizhinjam Port Muthulakshmi

Vizhinjam Port Sees Surge in Global Cargo Traffic Amid Hormuz Crisis

The world’s shipping industry is currently undergoing a difficult phase in recent years due to the prevailing tension surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, which has adversely impacted the international maritime routes. In this scenario, the Vizhinjam International Seaport has quickly developed as a vital alternative port facility for international cargo operations. In light of the […]

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May 8, 2026 kollam, ashtamudi, tourism Muthulakshmi

Kollam’s Lakefront Transformation: A New Tourism Hub in Kerala

Kerala has traditionally enjoyed a good reputation with regards to its backwaters, beaches, and eco-tourism places. One such place in the state which is slowly establishing itself as a great tourism destination is the city of Kollam, with a number of lakefront projects, eco-tourism plans, beach front beautifications, and improvements made to leisure facilities. The […]

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October 14, 2025 Cochin Port seogrey1

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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October 11, 2025 Vizhinjam International Seaport seogrey1

Construction of the Vizhinjam fishing harbor and port extension are scheduled to start in November.

In conjunction with the second and third phases of Vizhinjam International Seaport’s capacity augmentation, the construction of a new fishing harbor is anticipated to start in November of this year, according to project officials who spoke to TOI. Officials said that the Harbour Engineering Department (HED) has already put out a bid for Package 2, […]

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October 1, 2025 Beypore Port seogrey1

MP claims that a rise in service fees at Beypore Port could lead to a crisis.

Minister for Ports V.N. Vasavan has been asked by Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Hamdullah Sayeed to reevaluate the increase in service fees at the Beypore Port, which is heavily used by ships from Lakshadweep. Mr. Sayeed said in a letter to the Minister that the increase will have a negative impact on the ships that serve […]

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September 22, 2025 Vizhinjam International Seaport seogrey1

For Vizhinjam Port-led industrialization, the government authorizes a consultant.

The hiring of a consultant to create a strategy for port-led industrialization for Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL) has been approved by the state government. Finding possible land parcels, creating a cluster development plan, and submitting a concept that is financially feasible and offers enticing returns on investment are the tasks assigned to the consultant, […]

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September 18, 2025 Cochin Port seogrey1

The Vallarpadam Terminal in Cochin Port is expected to grow much more: Said Minister Sonowal

According to Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, Kerala is a key component of India’s goal to become a maritime superpower by 2047.To handle increasing cargo volumes, the Cochin Port and its transhipment port in Vallarpadam are scheduled to undergo additional expansion. Twenty of the 54 projects totaling ₹24,000 crore being carried […]

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September 15, 2025 Beypore Port seogrey1

Restrictions on sea travel are relaxed, and steel cargo loading starts at the port of Beypore.

Restrictions on sea passage for motorized vessels related to the monsoon will be lifted on the 15th, making the port operational. Before freight transportation by sea to Lakshadweep resumes, preparations have been made at the wharf. The ships Marine Line and Maria Mata have already arrived at the port and are beginning to load cargo. […]

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September 10, 2025 Vizhinjam International Seaport seogrey1

Customs clearance is granted to Vizhinjam Port for gateway freight operations.

Vizhinjam International Seaport achieved a significant milestone when it was granted customs clearance to operate as a gateway cargo terminal for import and export (EXIM) traffic. In order to obtain the license, the Kochi commissioner of customs (preventive) published a public notice on August 29 designating Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt Ltd as the facility’s official […]

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August 11, 2025 Vizhinjam International Seaport seogrey1

Phase Two expansion of Vizhinjam Seaport is set to begin next month.

Phase two extension of the Vizhinjam seaport, which was dedicated to the country in early May, is expected to begin next month. Phase two, which is anticipated to be finished by 2028, will add a break-bulk berth, a tanker berth, and a bunkering facility on an enlarged 4-km-long breakwater, with the goal of expanding the […]

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