The state government in Thiruvananthapuram is working on setting up logistics parks in Vizhinjam and neighboring areas to support businesses related to the upcoming international transshipment port. Awareness campaigns are being conducted to inform residents about the benefits and potential for job creation. The logistics parks will cover 600 acres and land pooling is being…
The Kerala Startup Mission is partnering with the upcoming Vizhinjam International Seaport to develop advanced technologies at the emerging tech hub in Technocity. The port will be a key gateway for trade, while the tech hub will focus on areas like health tech, AI, and robotics. The CEO of KSUM had a discussion with the…
Three two-wheelers were set on fire near Vizhinjam, causing them to be completely destroyed. The incident happened at midnight on Sunday, when the vehicles were parked on a byroad at Karakkattuvila. Local residents noticed the fire and rushed to the scene, but the vehicles were already beyond saving. The police suspect that the perpetrators poured…
The biggest container ship, MSC Claude Girardet, recently left Vizhinjam Port after being docked for around five hours. The crane at the port repositioned empty containers on the ship to ensure balance, a common practice for container ships. Adani Ports considered the ship’s visit an achievement, as it was the first time such a large…
The Vizhinjam transshipment port in Thiruvananthapuram recently received the largest container ship, MSC Claude Girardet, as part of ongoing trials. The port has already handled nine ships and approximately 20,000 containers. The arrival of such large ships is testing the efficiency and capacity of the port, which boasts the deepest draft in the country at…
The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram has already made history even before its official opening, with the largest container ship, MSC Kayley, docking at the port with a draught of 16.5m. This is reportedly the second highest draught for a ship in an Indian port, with a TEU capacity of 15,294. The ship arrived smoothly…
Landowners in Thiruvananthapuram are upset about the new compensation evaluation criteria for the proposed outer ring road development. The rule bases compensation on the age of the house rather than its proximity to the road, leaving residents feeling cheated. Many believe this unfairly devalues older homes that have been passed down through generations. The stalled…
The Vizhinjam International Seaport is making a mark in global maritime trade with trial operations gaining momentum. The recent arrival of MSC KAYLEY, with a 16.5 meter draft, is another achievement for the port. Another ship, MSC SUAPE VII, is set to anchor soon after the containers from MSC KAYLEY are discharged. With a total…