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Kerala CM inaugurates Vizhinjam Port phase-II; ₹16,000 crore investment announced

January 24, 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the second phase of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, which will significantly expand its capacity to become the largest transshipment hub in the Indian sub-continent. The project involves increasing the berth length from 800 meters to 2,000 meters and extending the breakwater from 3 km to 4 km, backed by a ₹16,000 crore investment.

Kerala CM inaugurates Vizhinjam Port phase-II; ₹16,000 crore investment announced

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Key Highlights

Second phase of Vizhinjam International Seaport inaugurated on January 24, 2026.
Berth length will be expanded from 800 meters to 2,000 meters.
Breakwater will be extended from 3 km to 4 km.
Investment for the project is ₹16,000 crore.
Expected to transform the port into the largest transshipment hub in the Indian sub-continent.

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Kerala CM inaugurates Vizhinjam Port phase-II; ₹16,000 crore investment announced

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