Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport on May 2, marking a milestone in India's maritime sector.
• Developed under a 2015 public-private partnership with the Adani Group, the port is India’s first dedicated container transshipment facility.
• Strategically located near major global shipping lanes, the port features a natural 20-meter deep draft and aims to reduce India's dependence on foreign ports for transshipment.
• Operational since December 2024, the port has already handled 285 ships and 593,000 TEUs, exceeding initial projections.
• High security measures are in place in Thiruvananthapuram for the high-profile event, which will be attended by state and central dignitaries, including Kerala Governor and Chief Minister.