High port tariffs that have long proved to be a deterrent for container lines to open more direct calls on the Indian coast are becoming more competitive or cheaper.Buoyed by the initial carrier interest in making trial calls, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has announced significantly attractive service
The mothership ‘San Fernando’ on Friday berthed at the new Vizhinjam International Seaport marking a historic day in India’s maritime industry. It marks India’s entry into global transshipment positioning Vizhinjam as a critical player in the international trade routes.Highlighting Vizhinjam’s significance, Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ
As Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL) is the closest port to an international shipping route, the industry wants Union govt to permit a Colombo-like crew change facility at the outer anchorage.In Colombo, giant cargo ships and oil tankers change their crews as they sail by. This ensures a faster and
Port development will accelerate the development of a place and once the Vizhinjam port becomes operational, the stage will be set for the development of various ports across the State, including Kollam, former Minister P.K. Gurudasan said here on Friday. He was inaugurating a seminar on ‘Port Development and Employment’
With a few months remaining to start the commercial operation of the first phase of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, the state govt has initiated proceedings to obtain environment clearance for the second and third phases of the project, which include the extension of the breakwater, berth, and yard reclamation.The Kerala
Adani Mundra Port handled the inaugural vessel call of the WIN service of Ocean Network Express (ONE) line. This new service aims to enhance the connectivity of Adani Ports Mundra and Hazira catering North West India to North America, promising weekly connections and efficient commercial operations. This service connects Mundra
Before 1 July 2024, the leading container shipping lines and ship agents in Rotterdam will ensure that all customers with container cargo from North America are integrated into the Secure Chain. After this date, they will cease issuing PIN codes to this customer group. Import containers will exclusively be released
India’s ambition to become a manufacturing powerhouse as well as the world’s factory has got a boost with a key project by Adani Group getting the government nod. Adani’s Vizhinjam Port in Kerala has received the shipping ministry’s approval for operating as India’s first transshipment port, it was reported. It
The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the 3,100-metre-long breakwater. This crucial development sets the stage for the commencement of trial operations, marking a pivotal moment in the port’s journey towards full-scale functionality. Breakwaters are mainly built to shelter vessels and are
Vizhinjam International Port has successfully obtained the International Shipping and Port Security (ISPS) code, a crucial authorisation sanctioned by the International Maritime Organisation under the United Nations.This certification is mandatory for international ships to operate within its premises, encompassing high-speed cargo vessels, bulk carriers, and other cargo ships, a port
