The Latest Breaking News from Vizhinjam

Vizhinjam port: trial operations for phase I to begin by April, says Minister

Vizhinjam Seaport project to begin trial operations by April 2024; 8 ship-to-shore cranes & 24 cantilever rail-mounted gantry cranes planned.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Resumption of crew change at Vizhinjam hinges on High Court verdict

Resumption of crew change at Vizhinjam hinges on High Court verdict

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Second Chinese project vessel, crew await Centre’s clearance to berth at Vizhinjam port

2nd vessel carrying container handling crane to Vizhinjam Int'l Seaport reaches off coast; awaiting clearance from Union Home Ministry; 3rd vessel expected on Nov 25, 4th on Dec 15; State facing financial crisis, request for ₹1,925 cr loan turned down; on completion, port to cater to 75% of India's container…

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

NCP will strengthen LDF in Kerala, says Chacko

NCP to remain part of INDIA coalition at nat'l level, strengthen LDF in Kerala. Resolution passed to ensure depositors in co-op banks don't lose money, no wrong-doers protected. Success of Vizhinjam project hailed as great achievement for LDF govt. Chacko rules out nat'l-level crisis, Delhi meeting attended by leaders from…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Eight more ships to call at Vizhinjam soon

Eight ships to call at Vizhinjam Int'l Seaport with cranes. CM Pinarayi Vijayan hopes project will be commissioned in 5-6 months. ZPMC to deliver 8 RMQC & 24 RMGC. Zhen Hua 24 to arrive Nov 15. Zhen Hua 15 to leave for China Oct 21 after unloading cranes. Karan Adani…

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

With berthing of first ship, Vizhinjam sails into Kerala’s maritime history

With just two short blasts of faint sirens, Zhen Hua 15, the first ship to call at the Vizhinjam International Seaport, scripted a new chapter in the maritime history of Kerala on Sunday.

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

Bid to create communal divide in Kerala by holding rallies in support of Hamas: Surendran

BJP alleges Kerala ruling party attempting to create communal divide by organising rallies in support of Hamas. BJP claims this is to gain votes in upcoming LS elections. BJP accuses UDF & CPI(M) of whitewashing Hamas & splitting people in State. BJP mocks UDF & LDF for claiming credit for…

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

Vizhinjam to mark a milestone today

Vizhinjam port project marks milestone as first vessel arrives. Project dates back to 8th century AD, but stalled in 1940s. In 2015, State govt. signed concession agreement with Adani for 40-yr project. Construction began in 2015, but delayed due to COVID-19. 65.46% complete, 10 more months needed for phase 1.…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

LDF finds a reason to celebrate in the arrival of the first vessel at Vizhinjam port

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan feels the docking of the inaugural vessel ‘Zhen Hua 15’ will be a game-changer for Kerala’s infrastructure and development; Father Eugene Pereira, Vicar General of the Latin Catholic Church, accuses the government of misleading the people by celebrating the arrival of cranes as the arrival of…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Vizhinjam seaport: NGO pitches for regional development initiatives

Trivandrum govt under pressure to utilise Vizhinjam seaport potential for district's dev. AT stresses need to go beyond port activities, to maritime & non-maritime industries. VISL & authorities urged to share locational adv, facilities & know-how to attract investments. Govt to facilitate industrial growth, create employment & encourage entrepreneurship. Seaport…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023