June 30, 2025 Vizhinjam International Seaport seogrey1

For the Vizhinjam tunnel rail link, Konkan Rail Corporation Ltd. is scheduled to release a tender in July.

This July, the awaited subterranean rail connection project between Vizhinjam International Seaport and Balaramapuram railway station is expected to proceed. For comprehensive design and construction, the Konkan Rail Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) is getting ready to issue a tender. Once the draft document has been approved by Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL), the state-owned port authority […]

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June 23, 2025 Vizhinjam International Seaport seogrey1

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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June 21, 2025 kollam port seogrey1

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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June 16, 2025 Cochin Port seogrey1

Kochi Port will establish a hub for offshore energy logistics.

Kochi’s port is anticipated to become the new shore support base for offshore oil exploration operations in the Kerala-Konkan Basin. A formal agreement between Oil India and the Cochin Port Authority has made it possible to build essential port-based infrastructure that meets the needs of offshore drilling. Thanks to the collaboration, a full support facility […]

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June 13, 2025 Vizhinjam International Seaport seogrey1

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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June 11, 2025 Vizhinjam International Seaport seogrey1

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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June 7, 2025 Vizhinjam International Seaport seogrey1

The largest container ship in the world, led by Keralite, is scheduled to arrive at Vizhinjam.

With Thrissur native Captain Willy Antony at the helm, the MSC Irina, the largest container ship in the world, is scheduled to make its first port call at Vizhinjam. Since this is the ship’s maiden port call in South India, the crowd is excited as it has arrived at the outer anchorage. Captain Willy, 47, […]

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June 6, 2025 Cochin Port seogrey1

Discussions about the Kochi Deep Sea Port Project have become again started.

One of the largest industrial and economic projects in the history of the state, the Kochi Deep Sea Port project, is once again the subject of heated discussion. With significant modifications, Cochin Port is attempting to resurrect the ideal project that was put on hold a decade ago. Initially, the Port Authority is concentrating on […]

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June 5, 2025 Seaports In Kerala, Vizhinjam Port seogrey1

KSIE plans to establish a logistics hub.

A proposal to build an integrated logistics hub at Balaramapuram was filed to the industries department by Kerala State Industrial Enterprises Ltd (KSIE), a state government entity. The project is in line with Vizhinjam International Seaport’s ambitions for industrial development. At Kattachalkuzhi, KSIE located a 10- to 15-acre tract of land that is presently owned […]

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June 4, 2025 Vizhinjam International Seaport seogrey1

Kerala is establishing a special-purpose entity to optimize the use of Vizhinjam Port.

In order to capitalize on the development potential that the Vizhinjam international port has unleashed, a new government Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be created to carry out the Vizhinjam-Kollam-Punalur Growth corridor project. A public limited company that is entirely controlled by KIIFB would be established, according to Finance Minister K N Balagopal. In the […]

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