PM Modi to Inaugurate Vizhinjam International Seaport on May 2, 2025
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of Vizhinjam International Seaport |
| Date | May 2, 2025 |
| Inaugurated by | Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Location | Vizhinjam, near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| Status | India's first semi-automated deepwater international container transshipment port |
| Ships Handled | 265 ships and 5.48 lakh TEUs since commercial launch |
| Key Milestone | First Mother Ship, MV San Fernando, docked in July 2024 |
| Development Mode | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) |
| Partners | Government of Kerala + Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Ltd. (AVPPL) |
| Concession Agreement | 2015 |
| Total Investment | Over ₹18,000 crore |
| Significance | First Greenfield port project initiated by a state government in India |
| Strategic Importance | Proximity to international shipping routes, natural deep-water port, boosts regional trade, job creation, supports "Make in India" initiative |
| Adani Group's Role | Operates 7 ports on the west coast, 8 ports on the east coast, manages international ports, handles 27% of India's total port volumes |