Vizhinjam Port Begins Export-Import Ops, Opens New Gateway To Global Trade
· Business · NDTV
Chief Minister VD Satheesan inaugurated the export-import operations at the Vizhinjam Port by waving two containers into the facility. The milestone marks the beginning of regular commercial cargo handling at the deep-water transshipment terminal. Standing at the port gate, the Chief Minister addressed an assembly of officials and local representatives to mark the launch. The port is positioned to serve as a major hub for international maritime trade along the southern coastline.
Why it matters
The start of export-import operations at Vizhinjam Port creates a major deep-water logistics hub in southern India, reducing transit times and shipping costs for domestic manufacturers and international carriers.
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