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The investment in the first-of-its-kind Vizhinjam port in the state of Kerala is part of the second phase of the project that is expected to finish by 2028, said people familiar with the Adani Group’s plans who did not want to be identified as the d...

Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited (APSEZ), which is developing the port, emphasized the significance of the event. "This is not just a ship arriving at a port," Adani said. "It's a symbol of India's growing role in global...

The mothership 'San Fernando' recently berthed at the new Vizhinjam International Seaport, marking a historic day for India's maritime industry and its entry into global transshipment. The port is poised to become a critical player in international ...

India has officially welcomed its first cargo ship at its newly built semi-automated transshipment port in Vizhinjam, Kerala. The first mothership, "San Fernando," arrived on July 11 and was greeted by four tugs. The port, constructed under a public...

Adani Group and India make history with the arrival of the San Fernando cargo ship at Kerala's Vizhinjam International Sea Port. The port, a key player in global trade routes, marks India's entry into global transshipment. Adani Ports plans to inves...

Adani Ports and SEZ CEO Karan Adani announced that the Vizinjham port will significantly cut down logistics costs and time for Indian manufacturers by up to 40%. This milestone follows the arrival of the first mother ship at the port, marking India'...

San Fernando, a 300-meter-long cargo ship, will offload 1,900 containers at VISL on Friday, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launching the port's first phase of operations.

Thiruvananthapuram, Adani Group's Vizhinjam Port, India's first trans-shipment port near Kovalam Beach in Kerala, received its first mothership on Thursday. 'San Fernando', a vessel of the world's second-largest shipping company Maersk, arrived at t...

India has urged for effective measures to tackle seafarer abandonment and ensure maritime workforce safety. Ports, Shipping and Waterways Secretary T K Ramachandran addressed this issue during the 132nd session of the Council of the International Ma...

Ali Sabry denied ending the moratorium on foreign vessels, including Chinese "spy ships", in Sri Lanka's waters and EEZ near India, misquoted in Tokyo. Decisions will be year-end. Emphasizing UNCLOS obligations, equal country opportunities, and capa...

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported heightened Chinese military activity near its territory, with 30 aircraft and 9 naval vessels detected operating from Friday morning to Saturday morning. Of these, 23 People's Liberation Army (PLA...

Two Russian naval ships, the frigate Admiral Gorshkov and the oil tanker Akademik Pashin, have docked in Venezuela's La Guaira port after conducting exercises in the Atlantic Ocean and a previous stop in Cuba. The visit, part of Russia's efforts to ...

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported that Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels conducted operations around Taiwan over the weekend. From Saturday 6 am to Sunday 6 am local time, five People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft ent...

UCSL secured a Rs 1,100 crore deal for eight 6300 TDW cargo vessels from Wilson ASA. These vessels, designed for eco-friendly operation in European coastal waters, are part of a project to be completed by September 2028. The company has also deliver...

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported detecting 35 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels near Taiwan from Wednesday to Thursday morning. Among these, 33 aircraft crossed the median line, entering Taiwan's ADIZ. In response, Taiw...

Taiwan reported that 18 Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and 6 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were detected operating around the island as of 6 am local time on Wednesday. Five of the PLA aircraft entered Taiwan's air de...

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched suspected attacks early Wednesday, targeting a ship near Aden in the Gulf of Aden and the Israeli port city of Eilat. A missile reportedly struck close to a merchant vessel off Aden, with no reported damage. Meanwhile,...

The US military destroyed two Huthi uncrewed surface vessels, one drone, and seven radars in the Red Sea. The Huthis, backed by Iran, have launched numerous drone and missile strikes in retaliation od the Israel-Hamas conflict. This has prompted coa...

The Indian ship recycling industry is expected to grow by 15% this fiscal, supported by increased availability of ageing vessels. Crisil ratings mentioned that Indian ship recyclers are more competitive than rivals in Bangladesh and Pakistan.