Synopsis
During the Vizhinjam Conclave 2025, CEO Pranav Choudhary detailed plans to transform Vizhinjam International Seaport into a global maritime hub. The port aims to boost India's logistics landscape and serve as a key sea-air transshipment center.Key Takeaways
- Vizhinjam's transformation into a global maritime hub.
- Plans for a sea-air transshipment hub.
- Expansion to manage 250 vessels.
- Significant infrastructure with 18 remote cranes.
- Boosting Kerala's industrial growth.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 28 (NationPress) Pranav Choudhary, CEO of Adani Ports SEZ, revealed an ambitious plan to metamorphose the Vizhinjam International Seaport into a global maritime and logistics hub during the Vizhinjam Conclave 2025 held here on Tuesday.
Choudhary emphasized the port’s growth trajectory since its establishment in 2015, noting the initiation of commercial operations in 2024. He highlighted its significant role in transforming India's maritime logistics framework.
During his presentation titled Future Roadmap: Adani Vizhinjam Ports Private Limited's vision for converting Vizhinjam into a Global Maritime Hub at the Vizhinjam Conclave, Choudhary stated, “Vizhinjam is set to emerge as one of the fastest-developing ports in South Asia.”
Since its commercial launch, the port has successfully managed 100 vessels, with plans to increase operations to 250 vessels shortly. Choudhary further noted Vizhinjam’s unique position as one of the few globally recognized semi-automated transshipment hubs, on par with prominent ports like Los Angeles.
Equipped with 18 remotely operated cranes, Vizhinjam boasts advanced infrastructure that guarantees efficient container handling and transshipment operations. Its strategic placement along crucial global trade routes connects the Far East and the Far West, linking major international ports such as Shanghai, Busan, Rotterdam, and several African ports.
In India, it also enhances connectivity with leading ports like Kandla and Mundra.
Looking ahead, Choudhary outlined aspirations for the second phase of development, which intends to boost capacity for non-liquid cargo, double connectivity pathways, and position Vizhinjam as a sea-air transshipment hub, providing multimodal logistics solutions.
The port's expansion is expected to stimulate industrial growth in Kerala, with plans for industrial clusters and an outer growth corridor aimed at enhancing sectors like food processing, electronics, and apparel, thus establishing Kerala as a logistics consolidation center.
“Vizhinjam’s connectivity and infrastructure present vast opportunities for Kerala’s industries to prosper,” Choudhary remarked.
He urged the government and stakeholders to align with the growth trajectory of Vizhinjam, emphasizing the potential to create a robust ecosystem that promotes economic development and attracts foreign investments.
“By collaborating, we can drive transformative growth, positioning Vizhinjam as a global maritime leader,” he concluded.
