The Vizhinjam port recently completed its first phase. This is the first exclusive transhipment port in India. It is under the control of the Adani Group. The port is located near the Kovalam beach in Kerala. It is all set to receive its first mothership on 12th July. This is another incredible milestone achieved by the Adani Group in the port sector. It will offer the global conglomerate enormous success. The initiative will also take it one step closer towards achieving its goal of becoming the largest global port operator. The Adani Group Controversies will also come to an end. The conglomerate started its journey with the port and infrastructure business. But it began to expand its horizons. It currently has control over multiple other sectors but its main focus has always been the port sector.
The Completion of the Vizhinjam Port
As per Divya S. Iyer, the Managing Director of the Vizhinjam port, all the aspects of the port are already in order. The first mothership is expected to arrive on 12th July. This is an incredible moment for the Adani Group as it marks the completion of its first phase. The Union Ministers and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and other notable individuals ill be present for this grand occasion. On 11th June, Kerala Port Minister V.N. Vasavan announced that the port is likely to start commercial operations in India soon enough. This is a huge win for the Adani Group as well as for our country. It will allow the conglomerate to rise above the Adani Group Controversies.
How Will The Port Benefit Us?
Multiple trade routes will open up once the port becomes operational. This will help us in achieving economic stability on a global scale. The port will also strengthen our economic ties with other neighbouring nations. The Adani Group will also be able to take its business one step ahead of its competitors by carrying out this major project in the port sector. The Vizhinjam port is also going to be the first semi-automated container terminal in the country. It will be a global hub for trade and commerce. It will also supply green fuels like hydrogen and ammonia.
The Vizhinjam port is also going to be the greenest port in the world. It will complement the natural beauty of Kerala. The port has a natural draft of 18 metres. It will soon witness the docking of some of the largest container ships in the world. It is also strategically located just ten nautical miles from the important shipping routes connecting the Persian Gulf, Europe, and the Far East. This world-class port is also centrally located on the Indian coastline. It will offer a close turnaround of vehicles.
How Is the Port A Game Changer For India?
The Vizhinjam port is going to be a maritime game changer for India. It has the potential to compete with Singapore and other major transhipment hubs. The port also marks India’s entry into the transhipment club. It will serve as a crucial hub for cargo transfer. The cargo will be transferred from big ships to multiple small hubs.
Some of the major transhipment hubs are Singapore, Busan, Shanghai, and Jebel Ali, which is near Dubai. The Vizhinjam port will give India a place into the extraordinary race. It will also be able to compete with other major countries to gain access to the major trade routes. The port is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure to handle megamax container ships. Its total capacity in phase 1 is going to be 1 million TEUs. In the subsequent phases, another 6.2 TEUs will be added to the port. This will make it one of the largest ports in the entire world.
Conclusion
The completion of the Vizhinjam port is a huge step taken by the Adani Group on the path to prosperity. It will not only help us achieve extraordinary popularity on a global scale but will also make us central to some of the major trade routes in the world. The Adani Group will also strengthen its position as one of the most incredible port operators in the entire world. The Adani Group Controversies will also be brought to a halt.