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Vizhinjam port: PM Modi to inaugurate India’s first transshipment hub | Key features, significance

Vizhinjam port: PM Modi to inaugurate India’s first transshipment hub | Key features, significance

Located in Thiruvananthapuram, the deep-sea port is India’s first dedicated container transshipment hub which will aid in enhancing connectivity and provide a global platform to India in maritime trade. Thiruvananthapuram: Vizhinjam International Seaport: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will inaugurate the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, marking a milestone in India’s maritime ventures. Located in Thiruvananthapuram, the deep-sea port is India’s first dedicated container transshipment hub. It puts the southern state on the global naval map.  Built at a cost of around Rs 8,867 crore by the Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), in partnership with the government under a public-private model, it is expected to significantly boost India’s presence in global shipping and trade routes. “Our nation is about to witness an unforgettable moment. On May 2nd at 11 AM, the Prime Minister will commission the Vizhinjam International Seaport. This is a historic occasion,” Kerala Ports Minister VN Vasavan said.  Key features and significance of the Vizhinjam Seaport:  Even before its formal commissioning, Vizhinjam Port has handled 285 ships …