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Adani Ports Expands Vizhinjam Seaport
Adani Ports is starting the second phase of building the Vizhinjam seaport in Kerala, India.
This phase will cost about ₹30,000 crore and will make the port bigger and more advanced.
The port will get new machines and technology to handle more ships and cargo.
The work includes building a very deep and long breakwater, adding electric vehicle charging stations, and improving security.
The Chief Minister of Kerala will officially start the project on January 24, 2026.
This will help make Vizhinjam the biggest place for transferring goods between ships in the Indian sub-continent.
The port is already used by big global shipping companies like MSC, Maersk Line, and CMA CGM.
Adani Ports to invest ₹30,000 crore in the development of Vizhinjam International Seaport.
Phase 2 will add 4.1 million TEUs to the port's existing capacity, increasing it to 5.7 million TEUs by 2029.
The project includes 21 automated ship-to-shore cranes and 45 automated Cantilever Rail-Mounted Gantry cranes.
A 920-meter breakwater with a depth of 21 meters will be constructed.
Phase 2 will feature green equipment like electric vehicle charging stations and improved security measures.
- Who
- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ)
- What
- Launch of Phase 2 development of Vizhinjam International Seaport
- Where
- Vizhinjam, Kerala, India
- When
- January 24, 2026
- Why
- To make Vizhinjam the largest transshipment hub in the Indian sub-continent and add 4.1 million TEUs to the existing capacity
Key facts
- Estimated Cost
- ₹30,000 crore
- Additional Capacity
- 4.1 million TEUs
- Inauguration Date
- January 24, 2026
- Inaugurated By
- Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
- Breakwater Depth
- 21 meters
- Breakwater Length
- 920 meters
- Automated STS Cranes
- 21
- Automated CMRG Cranes
- 45
Timeline
Adani Ports wows with Gangavaram feat, eyes Vadhavan.
APSEZ's Vadhavan interest sparks Adani's investment intent.
Adani Ports signals expansion, eyes Vadhavan Port.
AVPPL unveils ₹9,700 crore Vizhinjam Phase 2 plan for mid-2026.
Adani Ports to boost Vizhinjam's TEUs by 4.1 million with ₹16,000 crore expansion.
Quotes
V D Satheesan
Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly
“Even the phase 1 development of the port was delayed by five years as it was completed in 2024 as against the initial deadline of 2019”
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“we will completely support the efforts towards development of the port and the surrounding area”
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Sources
Vizhinjam to become international transshipment hub after phase 2 development: Kerala CM
Vizhinjam Port Phase 2 launch puts Kerala firmly on global maritime map
Adani Ports to launch phase 2 of Vizhinjam seaport development at Rs 16,000 crore - Telegraph India
Vizhinjam Port Is Kerala's Largest-Ever Private Investment: Karan Adani
APSEZ will invest ₹30,000 cr in development of Vizhinjam sea port: Karan Adani
Vizhinjam Port Phase 2 launch puts Kerala firmly on global maritime map
Adani Ports commits Rs 16,000 crore to Phase 2 expansion of Vizhinjam International Seaport
Adani Ports to invest Rs 16,000 crore in Vizhinjam seaport's second phase expansion: Report
Adani Ports To Launch ₹16,000 Crore Vizhinjam Phase 2 Development, Adding 4.1 Mn TEUs Capacity
India's maritime sector projected to attract ₹80 lakh crore investment in coming years: Sonowal
Vizhinjam Port Phase-2 Launched, Karan Adani Hails Kerala’s Bipartisan Support
APSEZ to invest ₹30,000 crore for Vizhinjam Port development: Karan Adani
Several projects connected with Vizhinjam port long overdue: V D Satheesan
Vizhinjam Port enters new growth phase with APSEZ’s ₹16,000-crore investment promise
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