Vizhinjam International Seaport – Unveiling new brand Identity

In a remarkable milestone for Vizhinjam International Seaport, Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala, unveiled the striking NEW LOGO of the Port at a grand ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram on 20th September 2023.

WHY VIZHINJAM? A Strategic Location

Strategically located just 10 nautical miles from the busy international shipping route connecting Europe, the Persian Gulf and the Far East, Vizhinjam enjoys inherent locational advantages that position it for success as a global transshipment hub. Its proximity to the East-West axis which accounts for a substantial quantum of global maritime trade provides easy access without deviation for the large vessels that form the lifeline of today’s ocean commerce.

NATURALLY ADVANTAGED

Gifted by nature with a deep draft of 18m close to shore that requires no capital dredging, Vizhinjam can leverage its natural depth to host even ultra-large next-gen container ships requiring 20m+ drafts. Its curvilinear coast mitigates tsunami impact while the port’s positioning results in only mild erosion, minimizing maintenance costs. With capacity for 18,000+ TEU ships, scalable infrastructure to match cargo growth and minimal siltation, Vizhinjam is future ready.

TRANSSHIPMENT HUB

Being the southern tip of India, Vizhinjam is strategically poised to emerge as a transshipment hub that can consolidate and transfer Indian and regional origin cargo to mainline vessels at lower costs than routing them via Colombo. By locating a world-class Indian transshipment port right on top of a core international shipping lane, Vizhinjam can unlock lasting maritime and economic advantages for the country.