Vizhinjam Seaport Set for Phase Two Expansion Next Month

Quick Summary

• Vizhinjam Seaport Expansion:

– A second phase of expansion worth ₹10,000 crore will begin next month and is expected to be completed by 2028.
– Phase 2 aims to increase the container capacity to approximately 4.5 million TEU/year.
– it includes a break-bulk berth, a tanker berth, and a bunkering facility along the extended breakwater.

• Phase 1 Features:

– Commissioned under a deal between Kerala Government & Adani Ports (APSEZ) in 2015; operational since December 2024.
– Total cost: ~₹9,000 crore with support from state/central governments through viability gap funding.

• Port Infrastructure Details:

– Current container jetty can handle one mother ship & two feeder vessels together; supports ships as large as mega vessels (~24k TEU).