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

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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