VIZHINJAM INTERNATIONAL SEAPORT
Vizhinjam seaport gets its location code
The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala has achieved a significant milestone by receiving its location code, IN NYY 1, from the Indian government on June 21, 2024. Managed by Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL), this development was highlighted by Kerala's Ports Minister V N Vasavan in the state Assembly. The port's new code marks its readiness to operate as a major transshipment hub, enhancing logistical capabilities and fostering increased trade and economic activity in the region.
Adani Group's Vizhinjam Port gets ministry nod to run India's first transshipment operations
Adani Group's Vizhinjam Port in Kerala has received approval to operate as India's first transshipment port, facilitating the transfer of cargo between ships. The shipping ministry's nod allows customs to establish an office at the port. The project, started in 2015, aims to tap into India's transshipment cargo, which is currently handled by foreign ports like Colombo. Vizhinjam Port's advanced infrastructure can handle large vessels, with an initial capacity of one million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), set to expand in subsequent phases.
Bank account was frozen after protests against Adani port, reveals Kerala's Latin church
Vizhinjam, a coastal hamlet in the state capital, had witnessed strong protests against the seaport, which also resulted in violence in November 2022. In a pastoral letter read during Sunday Mass, the Latin church said it was facing a funds crunch due to the freezing of its bank accounts by the authorities.
Three more vessels to arrive at Vizhinjam port from China in April
Three additional vessels from China are scheduled to arrive at the Vizhinjam seaport next month, bringing a total of 17 cranes for the international deep-sea facility being constructed at a cost of Rs 7,700 crore, according to a statement by the Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL). The ships are expected to reach the Vizhinjam coast on April 4th, 17th, and 23rd.
For a change, an Adani business gets love from opposition parties
The Adani Group's new port in Vizhinjam, Kerala, which was constructed as a public-private partnership, has garnered praise and celebration from opposition parties. This is unusual given that the Adani Group has faced criticism and controversy in recent years. The port, strategically located between the Suez Canal and the Strait of Malacca, is expected to boost India's container and cargo traffic and position the country as a major player in global sea trade.
Anti-sea port stir: All-party meet unanimous on ushering in peace
The State government called for the all-party meeting after a mob vandalised the Vizhinjam police station and attacked and injured around 40 officials. The police resorted to lathicharge to disperse the mob. A case in this regard was registered today arraigning over 3,000 identifiable people from the region. Police, in the FIR, said around 3,000 people gathered at the station on Sunday to release one accused in a case registered on Saturday and other suspects - Leo Stanley, Muthappan, Pushparaj and Shanki - who were taken into custody.
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Ongoing protests may delay completion of Adani port in Vizhinjam
The government claimed it has accepted almost all demands of the protesters. However, the protesters are not ready to budge, alleging the project will adversely affect the livelihood of the fishermen, coastal eco-system and the ecology of the Western Ghats due to mining of granite stones for the same.
Vizhinjam port will be operational in December 2023: Kerala Ports Minister, Adani Group
The joint announcement was made to the media after a meeting of the Adani Group with the minister with regard to completion of the project which was scheduled to be finished by 2021. The minister told reporters that the Adani officials have said the work got delayed due to various natural calamities since 2018 and thereafter, the COVID outbreak from 2020.
Vizhinjam port deal not in favour of Kerala: CAG
In its PSU report for the year ended March 2016, CAG said technical and financial estimates were not scrutinised with due diligence, leading to inflation of costs.
NGT grants nod to Vizhinjam International port
The bench noted that Vizhinjam port was of vital importance as till date there was no single deep water container port.
NGT refuses to quash green nod to Vizhinjam port
The tribunal's order came on pleas by Thiruvananthapuram- based environmental activists, Wilfred J and V Marydasan, seeking its direction that coastal areas throughout the country
Kerala to take Colachel issue to PM Narendra Modi
The Chief Minister also said Kerala MPs would be meeting on July 17 to discuss this issue, which would be raised in the monsoon session of Parliament.
Big boost to Vizhinjam Port as cabotage laws relaxed
Gadkari, made the announcement on the occasion of laying the foundation stone for the Rs 7525 crore port project.
Kerala in pact with Adani for Rs 7,525-crore Vizhinjam port project
The port project, slated to come up near Kovalam beach, was first proposed in 1991 when late Congress leader K Karunakaran was the CM.
Vizhinjam port: Kerala government, Adanis to ink pact for Rs 7,500 crore project on August 17
Kerala government and Adani Ports have decided to sign the construction agreement for the Vizhinjam deep sea port project on August 17.
Adani Ports to develop deepwater seaport at Vizhinjam
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Wednesday said it has received the “Letter of Award” from the Kerala government to develop a deepwater seaport at Vizhinjam.
Vizhinjam port project would be implemented: Kerala CM Oommen Chandy
Chandy asserted in the assembly that the multi-crore Vizhinjam International Deepwater Seaport project here would be implemented regardless of LDF's opposition.
Move to sabotage Vizhinjam project: Shashi Tharoor
"It is time we put development ahead of politics and embraced the bid in the interest of the people of Vizhinjam, Kerala and India as a whole", Tharoor said.
Adani Ports only bidder for Vizhinjam Deepsea port project
Adani Ports is the only bidder for development of Kerala's much-awaited multi-crore rupee Vizhinjam International Deepwater Seaport project.
Proposed Rs 5000 crore Vizhinjam international deepwater port project gets five bidders
The proposed Rs 5100 crore international deepwater multipurpose project at Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram has received five bids
Global tender for Vizhinjam port floated
The Kerala government floated a global tender to decide on a private partner for the Rs 5,000-crore Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Searport near here.
Conditional nod for Rs 4,000 crore seaport in Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala Government is planning to build the port, a public-private partnership project, in three years and then choose an operator to take it forward.
World Bank arm assesses new complaint against Vizhinjam port
CAO is assessing a new complaint that alleges the proposed multi-purpose sea port at Vizhinjam in Kerala would adversely impact farm lands.
Work on Rs 4,000 crore Vizhinjam Port to take more time: Government
The environmental impact assessment report was to be in place last June, which was delayed to last November. But it is again postponed.
Vizhinjam International Seaport to raise Rs 800 cr from HUDCO, IIFCL
The Rs 7,800-crore Vizhinjam project has been delayed since 2004, when the government gave shape to the project and two unsuccessful attempts.
Kerala government opens Welspun bid for Vizhinjam International seaport
Kerala govt opened the financial bids submitted by a consortium led by Welspun to decide on the project operator for Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd.
Costlier land, infrastructure to hike Vizhinjam port cost by 60%
The cost of developing India's largest deep-water port at Vizhinjam has risen by 60% because of escalating land and infrastructure costs.
Kerala seeks financial package for endosulfan victims
The cabinet also decided to implement wage revision in eight public sector units including Travancore Titanium Products Ltd, Traco Cables, Steel Industries, etc.
Major infra companies vie for Vizhinjam project
The Vizhinjam port project has received 14 submissions as part of the request for qualification (RFQ) process, Vizhinjam International Seaport (VISL) authorities said here today.
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