The logo of Vizhinjam International Seaport, Thiruvananthapuram, was unveiled here on Wednesday marking another milestone in the under-construction multi-crore seaport project. Speaking after unveiling the logo of the port, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the Vizhinjam port would open up countless opportunities for Kerala in the international maritime sector, when it commenced operations.
The ship arriving from China at Vizhinjam port on October 4 would provide all Malayalis an opportunity to celebrate, he said, adding that the logo would shine as the hallmark of fame of the port. “Today marked a momentous occasion as we unveiled the logo of #Vizhinjam International Seaport #Thiruvananthapuram. The first ship will dock at Vizhinjam on October 4, heralding a new era of opportunities in trade and commerce, and economic prosperity for #Kerala,” he later tweeted.
In his presidential address, Minister for Ports Ahammad Devarkovil said the Vizhinjam port would create a large number of direct and indirect jobs. A sizeable number of the newly created jobs would go to the local people, and local youth were now being trained to acquire new skills. The port would spur the growth of ancillary industries including logistics parks and warehouses, he said.
